Is driving at 130 in a 120 speed limit zone considered speeding?
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Driving at 130 in a 120 speed limit zone is considered speeding, but generally no points are deducted. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20% results in a fine and 3 penalty points, while exceeding by less than 10% does not incur any points. Below is additional information about vehicle speed: 1. Concept of vehicle speed: Vehicle speed generally refers to the speed of a car. It is the distance a car travels per unit of time, commonly measured in kilometers per hour or meters per second. 2. Spot speed: Spot speed is the instantaneous speed of a car passing a specific point on the road. The arithmetic average of a set of spot speed observations is the average spot speed. Spot speed is widely used in traffic engineering as a basis for determining road design speeds, setting traffic control facilities, establishing traffic management methods, implementing traffic improvement measures and their economic analysis, exploring speed trends of various vehicle types, and evaluating the effectiveness of road traffic facilities, traffic management, and improvement measures.
To put it this way, driving at 130 in a 120 speed-limited zone is definitely considered speeding. The speed limit of 120 is the maximum speed allowed by law, and driving at 130 means you're exceeding it by 10 km/h, which constitutes speeding. Traffic rules penalize speeding with fines or even demerit points, especially if caught by radar or speed cameras. However, in reality, when your speedometer shows 130, the actual speed might only be around 128 due to discrepancies between the speedometer and speed measurement devices. Some regions might have a leniency policy where speeding within 10% isn't penalized, but this isn't the case everywhere. Overall, speeding carries significant risks—higher speeds increase braking distances and make emergencies more dangerous. I recommend not taking chances and sticking to the 120 speed limit for safety's sake.
