Is Driving at 130 MPH on the Highway Considered Speeding?
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Driving at 130 MPH on the highway is considered speeding. Definition of Speeding: Driving at 45 MPH on a road with a speed limit of 130 km/h falls within the range of exceeding the prescribed speed by more than 10% but less than 20%. According to the new traffic regulations, for violations where the vehicle speed exceeds the prescribed limit by less than 50% on a road with a speed limit of 130 km/h, the traffic police will only issue a warning without imposing a fine or deducting points. Precautions for Driving: When driving, it is necessary to observe the speed limit indicated by roadside signs, markings, and other indicators. Additionally, always pay attention to the speedometer on your vehicle's dashboard to avoid committing speeding violations.
I've been driving long distances for decades and have seen too many accidents caused by speeding on highways. 130 mph, commonly referred to as 130 kilometers per hour, is considered speeding on Chinese highways, where the standard speed limit is 120 km/h. Exceeding by 10 km may sound minor, but fines come swiftly. Once, I was caught by a speed camera at 125 km/h, resulting in points deducted and a fine—truly unfair. At high speeds, braking distances increase, making rear-end collisions or loss of control more likely, especially in rainy conditions. I’ve gotten used to using cruise control, setting it around 118 km/h to avoid trouble. Additionally, the speedometer might show a slightly lower speed than GPS, so driving at 130 km/h according to GPS is more accurate and more likely to result in a fine. For safety, it’s best to stay under 120 km/h—it also saves fuel. On long drives, keep an eye on navigation alerts for speed limit changes and don’t gamble with luck.
