Does driving at 66 in a 60 speed zone count as speeding?
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Driving at 66 in a 60 speed zone exceeds the limit by 10%. Calculation: (66-60)÷60x100%=10%. Below is a detailed introduction about the average speed detection system: 1. Function: The average speed detection system establishes a monitoring and capturing system by setting up cameras at checkpoints on the road, which conducts real-time monitoring and capturing of vehicles passing through the monitored area to obtain information such as vehicle speed, traffic flow, license plate number, color, approximate physical size, and driver characteristics. This information is then transmitted via a network to the public security traffic command center and traffic control sub-center's database for data storage, query, comparison, and other processing. 2. Working Principle: The average speed detection involves setting up two adjacent monitoring points on the same road section. The principle is based on calculating the average speed of a vehicle over that road section by the time it takes to pass between the two monitoring points, and then determining whether the vehicle is speeding according to the speed limit standard for that section.
Having driven for so many years, I know full well that driving at 66 in a 60 zone definitely counts as speeding. Average speed cameras calculate your speed over the entire stretch of road - if you're doing 66, that's an average of 66 km/h, which is 6 km over the limit. Under common Chinese regulations, speeding within 10% of the limit (6 km/h for a 60 zone) might not incur a fine - you're right on the borderline, but no ticket doesn't mean no speeding. Technically, any speed over the limit counts as speeding - don't think you can get away with it. I've seen many drivers speed at the entrance to save time, then brake hard at the exit to balance the average, only to get caught anyway. Safety first - speeding increases accident risk, especially in rain or snow when roads are slippery - those extra 6 km/h could mean the difference between stopping in time or crashing. My advice? Stick steadily below 60 - once it becomes habit, driving becomes much more relaxed.
As a novice driver, I always worry about this. Driving at 66 in a 60 zone-based speed limit is definitely considered speeding. An average speed of 66 exceeds the limit by 6 km/h, and the law defines any excess as a violation. When I first started driving, I experienced a similar situation and ended up receiving a warning text message that scared me stiff. The 10% tolerance isn't reliable—if law enforcement is strict or there's a camera error, you'll get a ticket. Speeding is a minor issue with major consequences; higher speed increases braking distance, making it harder to stop in an emergency. I usually use a navigation app to remind myself not to speed, and in zone-based speed limits, I keep an eye on the speedometer the whole time. If I exceed even a little, I immediately slow down. My driving instructor taught me this safety rule: if the speed limit is 60, it's best to drive at 58, leaving some buffer. Over time, you'll find that safe driving saves both money and peace of mind—don't risk it for a little extra speed.
