Will You Be Fined for Not Wearing a Seat Belt in the Back Seat of a Car?
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Car rear seat passengers will be fined for not wearing seat belts. The penalties for not wearing a seat belt are as follows: 1. Driving on highways: If the driver does not use the seat belt as required, a fine of 50 yuan and 2 demerit points will be imposed. 2. Vehicles traveling on highways: If passengers do not wear seat belts as required, a fine of 20 yuan will be imposed. 3. Driving on urban expressways: If the driver does not use the seat belt as required, a fine of 50 yuan and 2 demerit points will be imposed. 4. Motor vehicle operation: If passengers do not wear seat belts as required, a fine of 5 yuan will be imposed. 5. Driving on roads other than highways or urban expressways: If the driver does not use the seat belt as required, a fine of 50 yuan will be imposed without demerit points. 6. Driving motor vehicles on urban roads with speed limits below 50 km/h: If passengers do not wear seat belts as required and correct the behavior immediately after being pointed out, an oral warning will be given. 7. Order No. 123 stipulates: If the driver does not wear a seat belt as required while driving on highways or urban expressways, 2 demerit points will be recorded for each violation.
As an ordinary driver with over a decade of experience, I'd like to share some personal insights. Not wearing seatbelts in the back seat can indeed result in fines—in most Chinese cities, the law mandates that all passengers, including those in the rear, must buckle up. Last year on the highway, I was fined 50 yuan because a friend in the back neglected to fasten their seatbelt when checked by traffic police. Fines typically range from 50 to 200 yuan, depending on the location and circumstances—strict enforcement is common in cities like Beijing and Shanghai, while smaller cities may be more lenient. But the key issue isn't just the fine—seatbelts can save lives in critical moments. I've heard that in accidents, unbelted rear passengers are more likely to be ejected and severely injured than those in the front. So, every time I drive, I remind everyone to make it a habit—it avoids fines and, more importantly, keeps everyone safe. Safety first—this small inconvenience is worth it.
