Is driving at 126 km/h on the highway considered speeding?
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It depends on the specific situation. It varies based on which class of highway you're on—some areas have a speed limit of 100 km/h, some 80 km/h, and others 120 km/h. More information on speeding is as follows: 1. Speeding: Refers to a driver operating a vehicle at a speed exceeding the legal or regulatory limits. 2. Speeding accidents: These are often caused by faults in the turbine's speed control and protection systems or inherent defects, but they are also directly related to operational, maintenance, and handling practices. The primary function of a turbine's speed control system is not only to ensure normal operation at the rated speed but also to prevent the speed from exceeding the permissible limit after load shedding. Therefore, the speed control system is the first line of defense against turbine overspeed.
The speed limit on highways is 120 km/h, and driving at 126 km/h is clearly speeding. I remember once on a long trip, I exceeded the limit by 10% and got caught by a speed camera, resulting in penalty points. Traffic regulations clearly state that exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% only results in a warning without a fine, but 126 km/h is 5 km over, which is actually a 5% excess. This number is quite dangerous, as speed cameras usually have some leeway, and this speed falls right within the range where you're likely to get caught. I recommend using GPS navigation to monitor your speed in real-time, as the dashboard typically shows a speed about 5% higher than the actual speed—meaning your real speed might only be just over 120 km/h. However, for safety's sake, it's best not to take the risk.
