If a passenger car's registration document indicates it has 5 authorized seats (including the driver), is it permissible for 6 people to travel in it?

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The correct answer is No. According to General Traffic Regulations, it is prohibited to transport a number of people exceeding the authorized seats indicated in the vehicle's registration document. Why are the other options incorrect? Regarding Weight (MAM): Even if the total weight of the 6 passengers does not exceed the Maximum Authorized Mass (MAM), the seat limitation is an independent restriction based on safety and the number of available seatbelts. Regarding Urban Roads: Maximum occupancy rules apply on all public roads, both urban and interurban. Safety: Exceeding the number of seats means at least one person will travel without a seatbelt or proper restraint system, drastically increasing the risk of serious injury or death in the event of braking or an accident. Furthermore, excessive occupancy (exceeding seats by 50% or more) is considered a very serious offense.

If a passenger car's registration document indicates it has 5 authorized seats (including the driver), is it permissible for 6 people to travel in it?

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