Often, while going somewhere with family or friends, people carry more passengers than the capacity of the car. Traveling with 6-7 people in a 5 seater car or 8-9 people in a 7 seater car may seem a common thing, but from the point of view of road safety, it can become a serious rule violation.
vehicle in motor vehicle act Accommodating more passengers than the capacity recorded in the registration certificate i.e. RC There is a provision regarding. Under Section 194A, for carrying more passengers than the authorized capacity, a fine can be imposed according to the extra passenger. This penalty is included in the Central Law ₹200 per additional passenger is defined.
What will happen if 2 more people sit in a 5 seater?
If 2 people sit in a vehicle more than the approved passenger capacity, then action can be taken on the basis of additional passengers under Section 194A. However, the actual invoice amount and applicable procedure may depend on the regulations and enforcement regime of the respective state.
Take care of seat belt also
Apart from overloading, safety of the passengers sitting in the car is also very important. For traveling without seat belt under Section 194B of the Motor Vehicle Act. ₹1,000 fine Can be applied. The current list of Delhi Traffic Police also mentions a fine of ₹1,000 for seat belt violation.
That is, seating more people in the car than required may not only lead to overloading, but if passengers are not able to wear seat belts, it may also lead to a separate safety violation.
Is overloading just a threat to the challan?
No. Safety is also affected by seating more people than the prescribed capacity of the car. Excess weight can put additional stress on the vehicle's brakes, tires and suspension. Apart from this, in case of sudden braking or taking a turn, the balance and control of the vehicle may be affected.
On top of that, there are not enough seats and seat belts available for additional passengers. In such a situation, the risk of injury in case of an accident may also increase.
What will happen to the insurance claim?
It is not a general rule that the insurance claim after overloading will automatically be rejected in every case. The claim may be affected depending on the terms of the insurance policy, the circumstances of the accident and the rules governing the use of the vehicle. Therefore, it is not right to assume that despite overloading, the insurance claim will always be paid in full.
What to do for safe journey?
When going on a long trip with family or friends seating capacity recorded in RC Must see. Travel with only the number of passengers allowed in the vehicle and use all available seat belts.
This means that instead of breaking the rules to save a few rupees or make everyone sit in the same car, it is a safer option to use another vehicle when needed.