How many points will be deducted for speeding from 80 to 120?
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12 points will be deducted. Driving at 120 on a road with an 80 speed limit constitutes a 50% speeding violation. For motor vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 50% or more, 12 points will be deducted, and a traffic fine will be imposed. Below is relevant information: 1. Introduction: Speeding refers to a driver operating a vehicle at a speed exceeding the legal or regulatory limits. Turbine overspeed accidents are severe incidents caused by failures in the speed regulation and protection systems or inherent defects in the turbine. 2. Regulations: According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law": If a vehicle's speed exceeds the limit by less than 10%, the driver will receive a warning. If the speed exceeds the limit by more than 10% but less than 20%, a fine will be imposed, and 3 points will be deducted from the driver's license. If the speed exceeds the limit by more than 20% but less than 50%, a fine will be imposed, and 6 points will be deducted from the driver's license.
I once had a personal experience of driving 120 in an 80 km/h speed limit zone. That day, I was in a hurry on the highway and accelerated to 120 km/h in an 80 km/h zone, only to be caught by a speed camera. The traffic police notice stated that I was speeding over 50%, resulting in an immediate 12-point deduction and a fine of 2,000 RMB. The calculation for exceeding the speed limit by 50% is straightforward: half of 80 km/h is 40 km/h, added to 80 equals 120 km/h, which is exactly the threshold. Losing 12 points is severe—it means I had to retake the written test (Subject 1) to restore my license. What’s even more concerning is the safety risk: braking distance at 120 km/h doubles compared to 80 km/h, significantly increasing the likelihood of accidents. Now, I always use navigation to remind me of speed limits to avoid repeating the mistake. My car insurance premium also increased by 15%, costing me a lot more over the year. After learning this lesson, I drive much more cautiously.
