How much speeding in a highway section speed measurement constitutes a violation?
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Speeding by more than 10% in a highway section speed measurement constitutes a violation. The penalty and point deduction regulations for ordinary vehicles outside highways are as follows: 1. Speeding within 10% of the prescribed speed limit is temporarily not penalized; 2. Speeding between 10% and 20% of the prescribed speed limit incurs a fine of 50 yuan and 3 penalty points; 3. Speeding between 20% and 30% of the prescribed speed limit incurs a fine of 50 yuan and 6 penalty points; 4. Speeding between 30% and 50% of the prescribed speed limit incurs a fine of 200 yuan and 6 penalty points; 5. Speeding between 50% and 70% of the prescribed speed limit incurs a fine of 1000 yuan and 12 penalty points, and may also result in the revocation of the driver's license; 6. Speeding by more than 70% of the prescribed speed limit incurs a fine of 2000 yuan and 12 penalty points, and may also result in the revocation of the driver's license.
I've been driving on highways for many years. I remember once on the Jinghu Expressway, the speed limit was 120 km/h, and I was driving around 125, feeling quite steady. However, the average speed measured by the section speed control showed 132 km/h, resulting in a 3-point deduction and a 200 yuan fine. Generally, exceeding the speed limit by 10% on highways is considered a violation—so for a 120 km/h limit, going over 132 km/h counts. This rule is to prevent drivers from speeding excessively on short stretches, as high average speeds are particularly dangerous. I usually rely on navigation alerts to remind myself not to exceed the speed limit too much. On long highway drives, even a slight overspeed can lead to accidents, harming people or vehicles—it's not worth the risk. Following the rules also saves fuel costs and ensures safety for both drivers and passengers overall.
