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.
I've been driving for ten years and have dealt with many traffic violations. It's common to encounter situations like driving at 90 in a 70 km/h speed limit zone. Exceeding the speed limit by 20 km, which is a 28.6% increase, falls into the category of exceeding 20% but less than 50%. On regular roads, it's 3 points, while on highways, it doubles to 6 points. The fine starts at 200 yuan with no upper limit, and a friend was once fined 1800 on a provincial road. It's best to install a dash cam with voice alerts to slow down promptly when speeding is detected. Also, note that the car's computer usually displays a speed 5% slower than the actual speed, so a dashboard reading of 90 might actually be 93. For point deductions, you can reduce them by studying traffic laws, and it's advisable to handle them early rather than accumulating them.
In my early days, I also did things like driving at 90 in a 70 zone. Back then, I didn't understand how simple it is to calculate the speeding ratio: (90-70)/70≈28.6%. On regular roads, it's a 3-point deduction, while on highways, it's a straight 6-point deduction. Fines vary greatly between urban and suburban areas. What's more concerning is safety: driving at 90 in a 70 zone increases braking distance by over ten meters, making it even more dangerous in the rain. It's advisable to use cruise control, as most navigation apps come with speeding alerts. During a vehicle inspection, the mechanic mentioned that speeding accelerates tire wear and increases the risk of blowouts. Now, I always check speed limit signs when driving on unfamiliar roads.
