Is 140 km/h Fast?
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Driving at 140 km/h on the highway is considered speeding. According to traffic laws, the speed limit on highways should not exceed 120 km/h. Depending on the specific speed limits of the highway, driving at 140 km/h constitutes different percentages of speeding. For example, if the speed limit is 120 km/h, driving at 140 km/h is 17% over the limit. Relevant regulations: Article 78 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates that highways shall clearly indicate the speed limits for each lane, with the maximum speed not exceeding 120 km/h and the minimum speed not less than 60 km/h. Special circumstances regulations: Article 81 states that when driving on highways under low visibility conditions such as fog, rain, snow, sandstorms, or hail, the following rules must be followed: when visibility is less than 100 meters, turn on fog lights, low beams, marker lights, front and rear position lights, and hazard warning lights, and the speed must not exceed 40 km/h, maintaining a distance of at least 50 meters from the vehicle ahead in the same lane; when visibility is less than 50 meters, turn on fog lights, low beams, marker lights, front and rear position lights, and hazard warning lights, and the speed must not exceed 20 km/h, and exit the highway at the nearest exit as soon as possible.
Having driven for over a decade, I feel that 140 km/h is fast or not depending on the environment. On an empty highway with open visibility, 140 km/h isn't too fast, and I can easily control it. But on city streets or roads with many curves, the speed feels terrifyingly fast, braking distances increase, and accidents are more likely. It's even more dangerous in rain or snow—roads become slippery, and even luxury cars can skid. For safety, it's best to maintain a safe distance; tailgating poses significant risks. From personal experience, new cars are easier to control, while older cars feel unstable at 140 km/h. Overall, following traffic rules is the safest approach—don't chase the thrill of speeding.
