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 constitutes speeding by more than 20%, which will result in a penalty of 3 points. Below are the specific details about speed limit signs: 1. Minimum speed limit: The minimum speed limit sign is blue with white text. If the number displayed is 50, vehicles must drive at a minimum speed of 50 km/h in that section. 2. Maximum speed limit: The maximum speed limit sign is usually white with black text, surrounded by a red border, indicating that the vehicle's speed must not exceed the number on the sign. 3. Speed limit cancellation sign: The speed limit cancellation sign is typically white with black text, surrounded by a black border, with five diagonal lines crossing the speed limit number, indicating that the speed limit restriction will be lifted on the upcoming road. 4. Advisory speed: The advisory speed sign is usually yellow with black text, surrounded by a black border, displaying the recommended speed. If there are changes ahead, such as steep slopes, narrow roads, sharp turns, etc., corresponding auxiliary signs will be added.
Last time I got fined for driving at 90 in a 70 speed limit zone, which was 28.6% over the limit. On regular roads, this would cost you 3 points, but on highways, it's 6 points. After being caught, I checked the regulations—on regular roads, exceeding the speed limit by 20% to 50% results in a minimum fine of 200 yuan, depending on the location of the speed camera. The key issue is safety: accelerating from 70 to 90 suddenly on such roads makes it hard to brake in time at intersections. Plus, the actual speed is usually 2-3 km/h faster than what's shown on the dashboard, so I recommend using the speed alerts from navigation apps. After the fine, I installed a heads-up display to keep an eye on my speed, which has made driving much less stressful.
