Is Driving at 125 km/h on the Highway Considered Speeding?
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Driving at 125 km/h is considered speeding, exceeding the limit by 5%, which results in a warning. Here are the relevant details: 1. Highway speeding levels and fines: No fine or points deduction for speeding within 10%; exceeding 10% but not more than 20% results in a 200 RMB fine and 3 points deduction; exceeding 20% but not more than 50% leads to a 300 RMB fine and 6 points deduction; exceeding 50% results in a 1000 RMB fine and 12 points deduction. 2. Speed difference: The speed indicated on the speedometer is generally 5-10 km/h lower than the actual speed, but most often around 5 km/h. Therefore, if you are only slightly above 120 km/h, you usually won't be speeding. This speed difference can be measured using a navigation device.
Having driven for so many years and frequently traveled on highways, I can say that 125 km/h is indeed speeding. The national speed limit for highways is generally 120 km/h, and exceeding it even slightly can get you caught by speed cameras. I remember once being fined and penalized with points for driving at 125 km/h, which felt quite unfair. In reality, speedometers might have slight discrepancies—showing 125 km/h when the actual speed is around 122 km/h—but traffic police go by the readings from their calibrated devices. My advice is to avoid speeding on highways and stay within the 120 km/h limit for safety. Speeding not only results in fines of over 200 yuan but also increases the risk of accidents. I’ve seen many friends penalized for exceeding the limit by just a few kilometers—saving a bit of time but losing money isn’t worth it. Most importantly, while driving slightly faster might feel fine under good conditions, sudden situations can arise where braking distances lengthen, significantly raising the risk of rear-end collisions. So, prioritize safe driving—don’t risk it for those few seconds.
