Does Lane-Specific Speed Limit Apply to Passenger Cars?
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Lane-specific speed limits apply to all vehicles. Here are the detailed regulations: General speed limits: Highways should indicate the speed limits for each lane, with the maximum speed not exceeding 120 km/h and the minimum speed not below 60 km/h. Vehicle classification: On highways, the maximum speed for small passenger vehicles should not exceed 120 km/h, while other motor vehicles should not exceed 100 km/h, and motorcycles should not exceed 80 km/h. Multi-lane classification: For roads with two lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed for the left lane is 100 km/h; for roads with three or more lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed for the leftmost lane is 110 km/h, and the minimum speed for the middle lane is 90 km/h.
I often drive on highways and was initially confused by the lane-specific speed limit signs, so I specifically looked up the traffic regulations. Lane-specific speed limits aren't just for trucks; passenger vehicles must also comply. For example, if the leftmost lane is marked 120, the middle lane 100, and the right lane 80, then passenger cars must adhere to the speed limit of their current lane. Once, I was driving at 90 in the rightmost lane and got caught by a speed camera because that lane had an 80 km/h limit. However, some highways have separate lane-specific speed limits for different vehicle types—the leftmost lane might be reserved for passenger cars with a higher speed limit, while trucks are restricted to the middle or right lanes with lower limits. Regardless of what vehicle you're driving, always pay attention to the speed limit signs above the lanes or by the roadside.
