How many points will be deducted for driving at 90 in a 70 speed limit zone?
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Driving at 90 in a 70 speed limit zone exceeds the speed limit by more than 20%, which results in a penalty of 3 points deducted. According to Article 3 of the 'Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations', drivers who commit any of the following violations will have 3 points deducted for each offense: cargo vehicles carrying loads exceeding 30% of the approved load capacity or illegally carrying passengers; passenger vehicles other than road passenger buses carrying passengers exceeding 20% of the approved total capacity; and driving against traffic signals. No Penalty: Exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% may temporarily not be penalized. 3 Points Deducted: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20% will result in a fine and 3 points deducted. 6 Points Deducted: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 20% but less than 30% will result in a fine and 6 points deducted.
I saw someone driving at 90 km/h on a road with a 70 km/h speed limit. The speeding calculation is 20 km/h over, exceeding 28%, which would deduct 6 points under traffic regulations. Actually, I’m used to this kind of calculation while driving—speeding is divided into tiers: less than 10% is fine, 10-20% deducts 3 points, 20-50% deducts 6 points, and over 50% results in an immediate 12-point deduction. Speeding by 28% definitely falls into the 6-point deduction tier, and there might also be a fine ranging from 200 to 1,000 yuan, depending on the region. I always remind my friends that electronic surveillance is strict, and getting caught leads to troublesome study sessions and tests. Safety comes first—driving at 90 km/h increases braking distance and significantly raises risks. It’s best to develop the habit of checking the speedometer to avoid distracted speeding.
Driving at 90 km/h in a 70 km/h zone is too risky, exceeding the limit by 20 km/h, which calculates to over 28% speeding. This will result in 6 penalty points and a fine. Based on my safety research, accident rates skyrocket at such speeds, with braking distance increasing from 40 meters to over 60 meters – making it impossible to stop in emergencies. It's even more dangerous during rain or at night. Traffic regulations clearly stipulate that speeding 20-50% incurs 6 penalty points, and urban roads commonly have speed cameras with fines starting from 200 yuan. For the safety of yourself and others, avoid speeding and maintain within the limit. The vehicle's speed limit reminder feature is useful; enabling it helps maintain steady speed.
My friend was caught speeding last year in a similar situation. The speed limit was 70 km/h, but he drove at 90 km/h, resulting in a penalty of 6 demerit points and a 500 yuan fine. Calculating it, 90 minus 70 equals 20, which is about a 28% over-speed ratio. According to the rules, exceeding the speed limit by 20% to 50% results in 6 demerit points. He mentioned that the electronic eyes are very sensitive, and roadside monitoring is common. Dealing with the ticket after being caught is troublesome. From experience, driving at 90 km/h on a 70 km/h road feels fast, but the risk doubles. Adjusting back to 70 km/h in time can avoid many problems.
