Will the seat belt camera capture the passenger seat?
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Yes. The following are the penalties for not wearing a seat belt: 1. Driver not wearing a seat belt: (1) When driving on a highway, if the driver does not use the seat belt as required, a fine will be imposed and 2 points will be deducted. (2) When driving on an urban expressway, if the driver does not use the seat belt as required, a fine will be imposed and 2 points will be deducted. 2. Passenger not wearing a seat belt: According to the Road Traffic Safety Law, when a motor vehicle is in motion, the passenger in the front seat should also use a seat belt. The requirement for the passenger to wear a seat belt has been clearly stipulated in the old traffic regulations. If the passenger does not wear a seat belt, the on-duty traffic police can impose a fine on the passenger.
As someone who drives frequently, I know that traffic surveillance cameras primarily focus on the driver's seat when capturing seatbelt usage, designed to check if the driver is buckled up. The front passenger seat may sometimes be captured, especially if the camera has a wide angle or the system is advanced enough to cover both front occupants, but the main processing focus remains on the driver. For instance, some roadside cameras with high-definition lenses can clearly capture interior details—if the passenger makes obvious movements like not wearing a seatbelt, it might be recorded but rarely results in a ticket. Safety comes first, so I recommend buckling up no matter where you sit. Getting caught on camera is just a monitoring tool; the real goal is preventing accidents. Develop the good habit of fastening your seatbelt as soon as you get in the car—don’t just worry about being caught. With rapid technological advancements, systems are becoming smarter and more comprehensive, but human-centric design still prioritizes the driver.
