Is driving a pickup truck at 120 km/h on the highway considered speeding?
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Driving a pickup truck at 120 km/h on the highway is considered speeding. On highways, the maximum speed limit for small passenger vehicles is 120 km/h, while the speed limit for trucks is 100 km/h. Since pickup trucks are classified under the truck category, they must adhere to the truck speed limit standard, meaning their speed should not exceed 100 km/h. Even blue-plate pickup trucks are subject to the same 100 km/h speed limit on highways. If the speeding exceeds 50% or more, the driver will face an immediate deduction of 12 points from their license. Additional information: Below are some traffic regulations related to highway driving: 1. Maximum speed: On highways, the maximum speed for small passenger vehicles must not exceed 120 km/h; for other motor vehicles, it must not exceed 100 km/h; and for motorcycles, it must not exceed 80 km/h. 2. Penalties for speeding: For small vehicles, speeding less than 20% results in a warning; speeding between 20% and 50% incurs a fine of 200 yuan and a deduction of 3 points; speeding between 50% and 70% incurs a fine of 1,000 yuan and a deduction of 6 points or possible revocation of the driver's license; speeding over 70% incurs a fine of 2,000 yuan and revocation of the driver's license.
I think driving a pickup truck at 120 km/h on the highway is definitely speeding. Based on my years of driving experience, pickup trucks are classified as light trucks, and the highway speed limit is usually 100 km/h. Driving at 120 km/h exceeds the limit by 20%, which according to traffic regulations, would result in 6 penalty points and a fine starting from 200 yuan. It's easy to get caught by speed cameras. Pickup trucks have a high center of gravity and are unstable at high speeds, with significant wind resistance making them prone to rollovers. I've experienced the steering wheel shaking and feeling unstable when driving too fast before. I recommend checking the local highway speed limit signs before driving. Safety should always come first—don't rush. Getting into an accident means dealing with repairs, compensation, and a lot of hassle and time wasted.
