Does Speeding in a Speed-Enforcement Zone Result in Penalty Points?
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According to Article 86 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, exceeding the speed limit by more than 50% but less than 70% will result in a fine, 12 penalty points, and potential revocation of the driver's license; exceeding the speed limit by 70% or more will result in a fine, 12 penalty points, and potential revocation of the driver's license; exceeding the speed limit by more than 30% but less than 50% will result in a fine and 6 penalty points; exceeding the speed limit by more than 20% but less than 30% will result in a fine and 6 penalty points; exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20% will result in a fine and 3 penalty points; speeding within 10% of the limit will not be penalized. Correct ways to handle speed-enforcement zones: Start slow: Pass the starting point within the speed limit. Reduce speed within the enforcement zone: If you suspect you may have exceeded the speed limit at the starting point, immediately slow down and maintain the reduced speed until the endpoint to bring the average speed within the limit. If no other speed detection devices capture your speed, you may avoid penalties. Hazards of speeding are as follows: Increased reaction distance. When a vehicle travels at 60 km/h, the average person's reaction time from recognizing danger to applying the brakes is approximately 0.7 to 1.0 seconds, with a reaction distance of about 17 meters (free travel distance). At 120 km/h, the reaction distance increases to about 39 meters (free travel distance), doubling the risk. Greater vehicle wear. High-speed operation increases the workload and stress on the vehicle, accelerating wear and damage to components. This is particularly detrimental to the tires, causing erratic and sliding wear, raising friction temperatures, and increasing the likelihood of tire aging, deformation, and blowouts. Disruption of normal traffic flow. Speeding inevitably leads to frequent overtaking, oncoming traffic encounters, and emergency maneuvers, increasing the driver's psychological stress and disrupting other vehicles. If the driver lacks quick reflexes, sudden hazards may lead to loss of control. Worsened accident consequences. The kinetic energy of a moving object is proportional to its mass and the square of its speed. Tests show that a vehicle hitting a concrete wall at 60 km/h experiences an impact force equivalent to falling from a height of 14 meters (5 stories). At 100 km/h, the impact is equivalent to falling from 39 meters (13 stories). Extended braking distance. As speed increases, braking efficiency decreases, friction coefficients drop, and stopping distances lengthen, making it harder to halt the vehicle in time. Additionally, higher speeds amplify vibrations and jolts, compromising safe driving.
