How Much Speeding Results in 12 Demerit Points?

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Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles at speeds exceeding 20% above the posted limit on highways or urban expressways, or exceeding 50% above the posted limit on other roads, as well as driving any other motor vehicle at speeds exceeding 50% above the posted limit, will result in 12 demerit points in a single instance. Reduced Spatial Awareness: If the vehicle speed reaches 50 km/h, the focal point is typically 305 to 601 meters ahead. As the focal point moves forward, the field of vision narrows. This leads to reduced clarity, making it difficult to discern minor changes. By the time they are noticed, it may already be too late to react. Impaired Judgment: When a vehicle is traveling at high speeds, the driver may struggle to accurately judge their own speed and may underestimate the speeds of pedestrians, other vehicles, etc. During overtaking, drivers may underestimate the speed of oncoming vehicles as well as the speed of the vehicle being overtaken. By the time they realize the danger, it may be too late, increasing the risk of accidents.