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.
Interval speed measurement will definitely deduct points. I have deep feelings about this, as I got caught last time on the highway. This system calculates your average speed over the entire section, with cameras at both the start and end points. For example, on a 120 km/h speed-limited highway, if you cover a 20-kilometer stretch in less than 10 minutes, you're speeding. Depending on the speeding ratio: within 10% might just get a warning, exceeding 20% will cost you 6 points plus a 200 yuan fine, and if you exceed 50%, you'll lose all 12 points directly. Nowadays, interval speed measurement systems are all networked - there's absolutely no way to avoid it. It's better to drive honestly. After that penalty, I've developed the habit of using cruise control.
Exceeding the speed limit by 100% in interval speed detection will result in penalty points. The principle is quite simple—it calculates the average speed over a fixed distance. Such devices are now widely deployed on highways and national roads. For example, on a 30-km stretch with a 100 km/h limit, if you complete it in just 15 minutes, your average speed of 120 km/h would definitely be over the limit. Penalty point standards are similar across regions: 3 points for exceeding by less than 20%, 6 points for 20%-50%, and 12 points for higher violations. Note that penalties are stricter in special zones like tunnels, and the points deducted also depend on your license type. It's advisable to install a radar detector for early warnings, but don’t rely on it for slowing down.
