Does a Fast Start at Traffic Lights Count as Speeding?

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Speeding is defined as exceeding the speed limit. Here are additional details: 1. Penalties for speeding: Exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% results in no fine but 3 demerit points; exceeding by 10% to less than 20% results in a fine and 3 demerit points; exceeding by 20% to less than 50% results in a fine and 3 demerit points; exceeding by 50% to less than 70% results in a fine, 6 demerit points, and possible license suspension; exceeding by 70% or more results in a fine, 6 demerit points, and possible license suspension. 2. Traffic Safety Law: According to Article 42 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China,' motor vehicles must not exceed the maximum speed indicated by speed limit signs on the road. On roads without speed limit signs, drivers should maintain a safe speed. When driving at night, on dangerous road sections, or under adverse weather conditions such as sandstorms, hail, rain, snow, fog, or ice, drivers should reduce their speed.