Is Driving at 132 km/h Considered Speeding When the Speed Limit is 120 km/h?
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Driving at 132 km/h is considered speeding when the speed limit is 120 km/h. Additional information: Penalties for speeding within different ranges: 1. Exceeding the speed limit by less than 10%: A warning will be issued; 2. On roads with a speed limit below 50 km/h: Exceeding the speed limit by 10% to less than 20% will result in a fine; exceeding by 20% to less than 50% will result in a fine; exceeding by 50% to less than 70% will result in a fine; exceeding by 70% or more will result in a fine; 3. On roads with a speed limit between 50 km/h and 80 km/h: Exceeding the speed limit by 10% to less than 20% will result in a fine; exceeding by 20% to less than 50% will result in a fine; exceeding by 50% to less than 70% will result in a fine; exceeding by 70% or more will result in a fine; 4. On roads with a speed limit between 80 km/h and 100 km/h: Exceeding the speed limit by 10% to less than 20% will result in a fine; exceeding by 20% to less than 50% will result in a fine; exceeding by 50% to less than 70% will result in a fine; exceeding by 70% or more will result in a fine; 5. On roads with a speed limit above 100 km/h: Exceeding the speed limit by 10% to less than 50% will result in a fine; exceeding by 50% to less than 70% will result in a fine; exceeding by 70% or more will result in a fine.
Yes, driving at 132 km/h when the speed limit is 120 km/h is definitely speeding. As an experienced driver with many years behind the wheel, I've seen too many people get caught for this kind of minor speeding. Exceeding by 12 km/h is exactly 10% over, which might be tolerated without penalty in some areas, but technically it's still a violation. Sometimes the speedometer shows a slightly higher speed than actual; checking with GPS might reveal only an 8 km/h difference, but police base their judgment on your displayed speed. I'd advise against taking the risk – setting cruise control makes it much simpler. Getting caught could mean hundreds in fines plus penalty points, which just isn't worth it. Even slight speeding carries significant risks, especially during rainy conditions when roads are slippery and accidents are more likely. Develop good habits: frequently check your dashboard to remind yourself, and don't assume higher speeds are harmless. Maintaining steady speed saves fuel and keeps you safe.
