Does a speed limit of 30 have speed cameras that actually measure speed?
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According to relevant regulations, mobile speed monitoring devices are generally not allowed to be set up on road sections with speed limits below 50 km/h. Therefore, if the speed limit is 30 km/h, the cameras do not measure speed. Below is detailed information about speeding: 1. Exceeding the speed limit by less than 50% on roads with speed limits below 60 km/h. 2. Driving medium-sized or larger passenger trucks, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% on roads other than highways or urban expressways. 3. Driving vehicles other than medium-sized or larger passenger trucks, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles exceeding the speed limit by less than 10%. 4. Driving a motor vehicle on a highway at a speed less than 20% below the prescribed speed limit.
When driving in a 30 mph speed limit zone with cameras, don't take chances. Based on my driving experience, most cameras in such areas are speed detectors, especially in school or residential zones where low speed limits are set for safety. If you exceed the speed limit, the system automatically captures the violation, and fines are quite common. Even if some cameras only monitor without measuring speed, it's hard to tell, so the smart move is to stay under 30 mph. Get into the habit of using navigation apps like Baidu Maps to check for real-time speed traps, which can alert you to nearby cameras. Driving steadily not only avoids fines but also ensures safety and peace of mind, making long trips less stressful.
