Is driving at 104 in a 100 speed limit considered speeding?
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Driving at 104 in a 100 speed limit is considered speeding. Here are the relevant details: 1. Speeding refers to the act of driving a vehicle at a speed that exceeds the legal or regulatory speed limit; 2. When driving on the road, motor vehicles must not exceed the maximum speed indicated by speed limit signs. On roads without speed limit signs, drivers should maintain a safe speed. Driving speed should be reduced when driving at night, in hazardous sections, or under adverse weather conditions such as sandstorms, hail, rain, snow, fog, or icy roads; 3. Motor vehicles must not exceed the speed indicated by speed limit signs or markings on the road.
Driving at 104 km/h in a 100 km/h speed limit zone is generally considered speeding, as the speed limit is the maximum allowed speed—exceeding it is a violation. Based on my years of driving experience, most speed enforcement devices or traffic police have a small tolerance margin, usually within 10%. A speed of 104 km/h is only 4 km/h over the limit, which may fall within this margin and go unpunished, especially since speedometer readings on highways often show slightly higher than actual speed. However, safety should never be compromised—speeding increases braking distance and accident risks. I recommend developing the habit of staying within the speed limit to avoid fines and ensure road safety. Always pay attention to road conditions and weather, as even minor speeding can accumulate and lead to problems.
