How much is the speeding when driving at 60 in a 50 speed limit zone? Will points be deducted?
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Driving at 60km/h on a road with a 50km/h speed limit constitutes exceeding the prescribed speed by 20%, and generally no points will be deducted. Detailed information: Information 1: According to current new traffic regulations, on roads with speed limits below 60km/h, if motor vehicles violate the speed limit without causing other consequences, no points will be deducted. The public security traffic management department will issue a warning, and the driver needs to receive criticism and warning from the traffic police department. Information 2: If speeding from 50km/h to 60km/h on such a road causes a traffic accident, there will be corresponding penalties, and the driver will need to compensate for the other party's property losses. In severe cases, criminal liability may also be incurred. The specific judgment will depend on the circumstances of the accident and the severity of the consequences caused.
Driving at 60 in a 50 km/h speed limit zone means you're exceeding the limit by a full 10 km/h, which translates to a 20% overspeed. It might not sound like much, but the safety risks are significant! I often remind my friends that driving even a little faster in urban areas doubles the risks. Legally, exceeding the speed limit by 20% is considered a serious offense, typically resulting in 6 penalty points and a fine ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan, depending on local enforcement strictness. Speeding increases the risk of losing control during overtaking and extends braking distances, making it especially dangerous at night. It's advisable to install a dashcam to monitor your speed and cultivate the habit of not speeding—safety first is the golden rule.
In actual driving, I have experienced situations where the speed limit was 50 but I drove at 60, which means exceeding by 10 kilometers, equivalent to a 20% overspeed. Most places will handle it by deducting points, usually 6 points, along with a fine ranging from a few hundred to over a thousand yuan. Once caught by intersection cameras, there's no escaping it. Last time, I got caught myself and had to attend traffic police training later, which was time-consuming and costly. It's best to set up a speed reminder app or use the vehicle's speed limit function to avoid unintentional acceleration and ensure a smooth journey.
