How much over the speed limit of 60 is considered normal?
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For a speed limit of 60, generally exceeding the limit by up to 66 is considered normal and will not result in point deductions or other penalties. Below is relevant information about vehicle interval speed measurement: Definition: Interval speed measurement involves setting up two adjacent monitoring points on the same road section. The principle is based on calculating the vehicle's average speed over that section by the time it takes to pass between the two monitoring points, and determining whether the vehicle has exceeded the speed limit based on the standard set for that road section. Working Principle: The interval speed measurement system establishes a monitoring and capture system by installing cameras at road checkpoints. It monitors and captures vehicles passing through the monitored area in real-time to obtain information such as vehicle speed, traffic flow, license plate number, color, approximate physical size, and driver characteristics. This information is then transmitted via a network to the public security traffic command center and traffic control sub-center databases for data storage, queries, comparison, and other processing.
When driving, I noticed many people have misunderstandings about speed limits. A speed limit of 60 means you cannot exceed 60, and going even slightly over is considered illegal. However, in actual enforcement, speed cameras usually allow a buffer of a few kilometers, and exceeding around 65 may trigger penalties. This is because vehicle speedometers inherently have errors, and manufacturers design them to show a speed 3-5 km/h slower than the actual speed to avoid speeding risks. I suggest not taking chances, especially in slippery conditions like rain or in school zones, where the 60 km/h limit is often scientifically set based on road safety conditions. Speeding not only results in fines and demerit points but also increases the risk of rear-end collisions. The foundation of safe driving is following the rules.
As a seasoned driver, I'd like to remind everyone that exceeding 65 in a 60 km/h speed-limited zone carries risks. I recall previous traffic regulations mentioning that most speed detection systems allow a tolerance within 10%, but enforcement standards vary by city. Pay special attention to modified vehicles - if you've changed tire sizes causing actual speed to exceed the dashboard reading (showing 65 when actually doing 70). In key monitored areas like tunnels or highway exits, traffic cameras often adopt zero-tolerance policies. With over a decade of driving experience, my most profound lesson came when I got fined for exceeding the limit by just 5 km/h - those few seconds saved are never worth compromising safety.
