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.
126 definitely counts as speeding! The highway limit is 120 and you're doing 126 - it's like failing an exam with 59 when the passing mark is 60. At the repair shop, I often hear drivers complaining about getting tickets for this 'borderline speeding'. Traffic police calculate speeding based on actual measured values, and speed detection radar may classify 126 as 5% over the limit. What's worse, on some average speed control sections, even a slight excess in your overall average speed can get you fined. When I drive on highways, I always set cruise control to 118 in the rightmost lane - leaving some buffer room is never wrong.
Driving at 126 km/h in a 120 km/h zone is considered speeding. The vehicle's dashboard typically displays a speed 3-5 km/h faster than the actual speed, so even if the true speed is 123 km/h, it still exceeds the limit. My friend was caught doing exactly this on the Jinggang'ao Expressway last week and received a 3-point penalty plus a 200 RMB fine. The key issue is that the new traffic regulations have become stricter on speeding, with additional speed limits in special sections like tunnels and bridges. Saving a couple of minutes by driving a few km/h faster isn't worth the half-day you might spend dealing with a ticket—it's just not cost-effective.
