How Much Over 110 km/h Speed Limit is Considered Speeding?
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If the speed limit is 110 km/h, driving at 111 km/h is considered speeding. Below are specific details about vehicle speed: 1. Speed limits with or without signs: Motor vehicles on the road must not exceed the maximum speed indicated by speed limit signs. On roads without speed limit signs, drivers should maintain a safe speed. When driving at night, on dangerous road sections, or under adverse weather conditions such as sandstorms, hail, rain, snow, fog, or ice, driving speed should be reduced. 2. Speed limits for various vehicle types: Highways should indicate lane speeds, with the maximum speed not exceeding 120 km/h and the minimum speed not less than 60 km/h. On highways, the maximum speed for small passenger cars should not exceed 120 km/h, other motor vehicles should not exceed 100 km/h, and motorcycles should not exceed 80 km/h.
When the speed limit is 110 km/h, exceeding this speed constitutes speeding. However, many regions enforce a slight buffer zone in practice. For example, some cities allow minor speeding within 10%, meaning driving up to 121 km/h may not result in an immediate ticket—though this is not the legal standard but rather a measure to reduce false penalties. The posted speed limit is mandatory; exceeding it by even 1 km/h violates traffic rules and may trigger cameras or police action. I’ve studied traffic regulations: speeding violations are recorded in the system, with fines increasing based on severity—going 115–120 km/h may incur a ¥100 base fine, while exceeding 130 km/h can lead to fines over ¥1,000 plus demerit points. For safety, it’s best to stay around 105 km/h and avoid pushing limits—safety always comes first.
