Will You Get Points Deducted for Driving with the Trunk Open?
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Driving with the car trunk unclosed and in an open state is considered a traffic violation. Typically, electronic surveillance cameras do not capture this type of violation. However, if spotted by traffic police, the vehicle may be stopped, and a ticket issued for violating road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road usage. Depending on the situation, the driver might only receive a warning without any fine or point deduction, or face a penalty ranging from 20 to 200 yuan. The specific circumstances are as follows: 1. If the trunk is not properly closed and the traffic police find that it obstructs the driver's view or interferes with the normal passage of other vehicles and pedestrians on the road, the driver may be fined 200 yuan and have 3 points deducted. This is because such behavior poses a significant risk of traffic accidents and safety hazards, warranting stricter penalties to deter recurrence. 2. If the trunk is left open to carry special cargo that obscures the vehicle's license plate, the driver may be caught by electronic surveillance or traffic police. In this case, the violation could be treated as intentional concealment of the license plate, resulting in a fine of 20 to 200 yuan and a 12-point deduction. However, the final decision depends on the judgment of the local traffic police department.
