How much over the 60 km/h speed limit on national highways is considered speeding?
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Speed should not exceed 66 km/h. Exceeding 66 km/h means going over 10% above the limit, and if caught by traffic cameras, you will be penalized by traffic police. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law": drivers exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% will receive a warning. Drivers exceeding the speed limit by 10% to less than 20% will be fined 50 yuan and have 3 points deducted from their license. Exceeding the speed limit by 20% to less than 50% results in a 100 yuan fine and 6 points deducted from the license. Exceeding the speed limit by 50% or more leads to 12 points deducted from the license and a fine ranging from 500 to 2000 yuan.
On national highways with a speed limit of 60 km/h, exceeding 60 km/h is considered speeding. However, in practical driving, traffic rules allow a small tolerance: speeding within 10% (i.e., below 66 km/h) may not result in a fine, but technically driving at 61 km/h is already a violation. This is mainly to avoid drivers being mistakenly penalized for momentary acceleration, such as slightly exceeding the limit when going uphill. From a safety perspective, any speeding increases the risk of accidents, especially on curves or at intersections. I remember once being caught by a speed camera driving at 63 km/h on a national highway and only receiving a warning, but exceeding 70 km/h would result in penalty points and fines. It's advisable to use cruise control or a mobile app to monitor speed while driving, as developing this habit can ensure safety.
