How Many Points Are Deducted for Exceeding the Speed Limit by Less Than 20%?
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Exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20% results in a deduction of 3 points. Here are the relevant details: 1. Within 10% of the speed limit: No penalty is imposed for exceeding the speed limit by less than 10%. 2. Above 20% of the speed limit: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 20% but less than 50% results in a deduction of 6 points. 3. Above 50% of the speed limit: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50% results in a deduction of 12 points; the traffic management department of the public security authority shall confiscate the motor vehicle driver's license. The motor vehicle driver must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the place where the driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred within 15 days to attend a seven-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge.
Having driven for so many years, I've seen quite a few drivers confused about speeding rules. According to China's latest traffic regulations, which came into effect in April 2022, if the speeding margin is between 10% and 20%, no driving points will be deducted, only a fine of 200 RMB. Speeding below 10% usually results in a warning with no fine or point deduction. I noticed that this rule is set for minor speeding because the traffic authorities want to reduce penalties for minor violations and encourage safe driving. However, even though no points are deducted, I still recommend everyone to adhere to the speed limit, as speeding by 10%-20% can still lead to rear-end collisions or loss of control. Once, I accidentally exceeded the limit by 15% on the highway, and after being fined, I now always use the speed limit reminder feature on my phone's navigation to avoid similar situations. Also, remember to regularly check your speedometer calibration to prevent accidental speeding due to instrument errors. Safe driving is more important than point deductions.
