Transport of People and Goods
What is the maximum number of passengers a vehicle may carry?
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
- A As many as the interior space allows
- ✓ The number of seats authorised in the vehicle's documentation
- C Always a maximum of five people
- D No limit if everyone wears a seat belt
Why this is the correct answer
The number of passengers must never exceed the number of authorised seats shown in the vehicle's documentation (registration certificate and technical inspection card).
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