How much over the speed limit is considered normal in a 60 speed limit zone?
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In a 60 speed limit zone, generally exceeding the speed limit by up to 66 is considered normal and will not result in penalty points or other penalties. Below is relevant information about vehicle interval speed measurement: 1. Definition: Interval speed measurement involves setting up two adjacent monitoring points on the same road section. The principle is based on calculating the average speed of the vehicle on that road section by the time it takes to pass the two monitoring points, and determining whether the vehicle has exceeded the speed limit according to the speed standard set for that road section. 2. Working principle: The interval speed measurement system establishes a monitoring and capture system by setting up cameras at road checkpoints to monitor and capture vehicles passing through the monitored area in real-time, obtaining information such as vehicle speed, traffic flow, license plate number, color, approximate physical size, and driver characteristics. This information is then transmitted through a network to the database of the public traffic command center and traffic control sub-center for data storage, query, comparison, and other processing.
As an ordinary driver with years of experience, I believe that occasionally exceeding the speed limit by 5 to 10 km/h on a 60 km/h road might be quite common, but it should never be considered normal. Even a slight increase in speed significantly raises the risk of accidents, especially when turning or driving in rainy conditions, where tire grip decreases and reaction time shortens, directly threatening both your own and others' safety. I recall data showing that a mere 10% over the speed limit could double the accident rate, which is truly alarming. Therefore, I always make a habit of using cruise control to stay exactly at the speed limit—it saves fuel and keeps me at ease, avoiding the risk of saving just a few minutes. When driving, I also remind myself to check the accuracy of the speedometer, as older cars might display higher readings, meaning the actual speed is faster, making it even more crucial to be wary of the dangers of speeding.
