Is driving at 100 km/h on an 80 km/h speed-limited highway considered speeding?
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Driving at 100 km/h on an 80 km/h speed-limited highway constitutes a 25% overspeed violation, which will result in a 6-point deduction and a fine. Penalties for speeding on highways: When exceeding the speed limit by less than 10%, a warning is issued without a fine. Speeding between 10% and 20% results in 3 penalty points and corresponding fines. Speeding between 30% and 50% leads to 6 penalty points and corresponding fines. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50% will result in 12 penalty points or direct revocation of the driver's license as per regulations. Article 78 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates: Highways shall indicate lane speed limits. The maximum speed shall not exceed 120 km/h, and the minimum speed shall not be lower than 60 km/h. The maximum speed for small passenger vehicles on highways shall not exceed 120 km/h, other motor vehicles shall not exceed 100 km/h, and motorcycles shall not exceed 80 km/h. For roads with 2 lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed for the left lane is 100 km/h. For roads with 3 or more lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed for the leftmost lane is 110 km/h, and the minimum speed for the middle lane is 90 km/h. If the speed limit indicated by road signs conflicts with these lane speed regulations, drivers shall follow the speed limit indicated by road signs.