How are points deducted for speeding?
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Here are the ways points are deducted for speeding: Warning: Speeding on highways exceeding 10% but less than the prescribed speed limit will result in a warning. Fine and 3-point deduction: Exceeding the prescribed speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20% will result in a fine of 200 RMB and 3 points deducted. Fine and 6-point deduction: Exceeding the prescribed speed limit by more than 20% but less than 50% will result in a fine of 200 RMB and 6 points deducted. Fine: Exceeding the prescribed speed limit by more than 50% may result in the revocation of the driver's license and a fine of 2000 RMB. Below are the point deduction standards for driving in the wrong direction: If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 12 points will be deducted at once: Driving a motor vehicle in reverse, against the traffic flow, or making a U-turn across the central divider on a highway. If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 3 points will be deducted at once: Driving a motor vehicle without following the rules for overtaking or yielding, or driving against the traffic flow. According to Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, the penalty for driving against the traffic flow is as follows: If a motor vehicle driver violates the road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic rules, a warning or a fine ranging from 20 to 200 RMB will be imposed.
Last time I got caught speeding by a camera, I finally understood the penalty point system thoroughly. On domestic highways, speeding is divided into several tiers: exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% usually results in a warning without penalty points; speeding between 10%-20% incurs 3 points; 20%-50% is particularly harsh with 6 points; if you go over 50%, it's an immediate 12-point penalty and you're out. On regular roads, the points are halved but the rules are stricter—exceeding by 50% also results in 12 points. In the city, if the speed limit is 60 km/h, going over 66 km/h is enough to trigger penalty points. The key point many beginners don't know is that speeding fines and penalty points are separate. Last time I exceeded by 15%, I got a 200 yuan fine plus a 3-point record, and if you max out your points, you have to retake the written test. Actually, speed cameras have buffer zones, but don't push your luck—maintaining a safe speed is the most practical.
