Is driving at 62 km/h in a 60 km/h speed limit zone considered speeding?
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It is not considered speeding. On a road with a speed limit of 60 km/h, driving at 66 km/h is considered speeding. If the speed exceeds the limit by less than 10%, a warning will be issued. 1. Penalties for speeding: According to the law, if a motor vehicle exceeds the speed limit by more than 10%, the traffic management department of the public security authority will issue a verbal warning; for ordinary vehicles on highways exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20%, a fine will be imposed and 3 points will be deducted. 2. Regulations: Article 78 of the 'Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China' states: Highways shall indicate the driving speed of lanes, with the maximum speed not exceeding 120 km/h and the minimum speed not less than 60 km/h. On highways, the maximum speed for small passenger cars shall not exceed 120 km/h, for other motor vehicles not exceeding 100 km/h, and for motorcycles not exceeding 80 km/h.
I've been driving for over a decade and know this issue well. Driving at 62 in a 60 zone does technically count as speeding – the law states that exceeding the speed limit by even the slightest margin is a violation. However, in practical enforcement, many areas have minor tolerances, such as not penalizing speeding within 5 km/h, possibly due to police equipment margins of error or humane discretion. I've personally experienced not being fined for exceeding by 3 km/h, but this isn't guaranteed every time. There's also the issue of speedometer inaccuracy – a displayed 62 might actually be 60.5, especially with older vehicles having greater deviations. Safety-wise, even a 2 km/h excess can marginally increase braking distance, and on urban roads, it might delay reaction time in emergencies. I make it a habit to cross-check my speed using GPS apps, maintaining it firmly under 60. Regularly inspecting tires and brake systems ensures optimal vehicle condition. Cultivating compliant driving habits eliminates fine worries and guarantees worry-free road safety.
