How to Handle Speeding Penalties?
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When a motor vehicle exceeds the speed limit on the road, penalties will be imposed according to the latest speeding fine and demerit point standards. The fines and demerit points for ordinary vehicles are as follows: 1. For speeding within 10% of the prescribed speed limit, no penalty is imposed for the time being; for speeding between 10% and 20% of the prescribed speed limit, a fine of 50 yuan and 3 demerit points will be imposed; for speeding between 20% and 30% of the prescribed speed limit, a fine of 50 yuan and 6 demerit points will be imposed. 2. For speeding between 20% and 30% of the prescribed speed limit, a fine of 200 yuan and 6 demerit points will be imposed; for speeding between 50% and 70% of the prescribed speed limit, a fine of 1000 yuan and 12 demerit points will be imposed, and the driver's license may also be revoked; for speeding over 70% of the prescribed speed limit, a fine of 2000 yuan and 12 demerit points will be imposed, and the driver's license may also be revoked. For speeding below 50% on roads with a speed limit of less than 60 kilometers per hour, a warning will be issued.
Don't panic when receiving a speeding ticket. I recommend first verifying the information on the ticket carefully, such as the license plate number, time, and location to ensure accuracy. Nowadays, many places allow online processing. Simply open the Traffic Management 12123 APP, enter the ticket number to check details, and choose online payment—it's very convenient. If in-person handling is required, bring your driver's license and vehicle registration to the traffic police station, where self-service machines are also available. Special reminder: speeding not only incurs a fine but also deducts points. Exceeding 12 points means you'll have to retake the theory test (Subject 1). For future drives, remember to use the speed limit alert feature on your phone's navigation app. Setting a warning threshold 5 km/h below the actual speed limit is even safer.
