How much over 70 in an average speed check zone counts as speeding?
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Driving at 78 in a 70 average speed check zone is considered speeding, so it's best to maintain a speed below 77 throughout the monitored section. According to regulations, exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% only results in a warning without penalty points or fines. Average speed check zones don't just calculate your average speed - they're typically supplemented with mobile and fixed speed cameras. Exceeding the limit by more than 10% in these zones will be recorded, resulting in fines and penalty points. Speed calculation method: On highways with a 60 limit, if your speed reaches 90, the percentage over limit = (90-60)/60x100 = 50%. This means you're 50% over the limit. Regulations state that on roads with limits between 50-80km/h, exceeding the limit by 50-70% results in 6 penalty points and a fine, with possible license suspension. Speeding penalties breakdown: • Less than 10% over: No penalty • 10-20% over: Fine + 3 points • 20-50% over: Fine + 6 points • 50%+ over: Fine + 12 points (possible license suspension)
When I used to drive through a 70 km/h average speed check zone, I always reminded myself not to exceed 70 km/h on average. That system calculates your overall average speed for the entire stretch. For example, if the distance from start to finish is 10 km, the ideal time should be kept around 8 minutes and a few seconds. Even being one second faster could push the average speed over 70, counting as speeding. Some areas might have a 5-10 km/h tolerance, but I don’t rely on that—going just a bit over could still get you fined. I still remember my first speeding ticket; driving faster not only increased fuel consumption but also raised the risk of accidents. Later, I started using cruise control set exactly at 70 km/h—steady and worry-free. Developing this habit has made my daily drives much more relaxed, no longer rushing against time.
