How is speeding punished when driving at 80 in a 60 speed limit zone?
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Driving at 80 in a 60 speed limit zone will result in a fine and 3 penalty points. The penalties are as follows: Speeding within 10% of the speed limit will not incur a fine but will result in 3 penalty points; Speeding between 10% and 20% above the speed limit will result in a fine and 3 penalty points; Speeding between 20% and 50% above the speed limit will result in a fine and 3 penalty points; Speeding between 50% and 70% above the speed limit will result in a fine and 6 penalty points, and may also lead to the revocation of the driver's license. Here is additional information: Relevant regulations: Article 90 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates that motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic rules will be given a warning or fined. If there are other provisions in this law, penalties shall be imposed in accordance with those provisions.
Once I was driving in a section with average speed detection, where the speed limit was 60 km/h but I drove at 80 km/h, and ended up getting a ticket. The penalty was 6 demerit points plus a fine of 200 yuan. At that time, I was speeding by 33%, which falls under the category of exceeding the speed limit by more than 20% but less than 50%, so the 6-point deduction was the standard punishment. The fine amount varies by region, with some provinces possibly imposing higher penalties. When handling the ticket at the traffic management office, the staff warned that failing to address it promptly could affect the vehicle's annual inspection and insurance discounts. Worse still, the car insurance premium increased by about 10% the following year, costing me several hundred yuan extra. Now, I use a navigation app with speed alerts and pay close attention to average speed monitoring in such sections—slowing down occasionally doesn’t help. Safe driving is far more important than saving time; speeding is risky, and regretting after an accident would be too late. I recommend everyone develop the habit of checking the dashboard regularly, especially on unfamiliar roads, and always watch for speed limit signs.
I once encountered a similar situation while driving. I was caught speeding at 80 km/h in a section with a 60 km/h speed limit. The typical penalty is 6 demerit points and a fine ranging from 200 to 500 yuan, depending on the percentage of speeding. Exceeding the limit by 33% results in this penalty. Section speed control monitors the average speed over the entire stretch, not just at a single point, so consistently driving at 80 km/h will definitely get you caught. After receiving the ticket, I promptly paid the fine online to avoid additional fees or negative impacts on my driving record. Keep in mind that speeding violations are also recorded in the credit file, and accumulating too many demerit points over time could lead to license suspension and retesting. I believe adhering to speed limits is a fundamental responsibility, and using a phone to set reminders is the most practical approach. Safe driving is more important than anything else. Don’t risk saving a few minutes—speed-controlled sections are often high-risk accident zones, and slowing down also makes for a more relaxed drive.
