Is driving at 70 in a 60 speed limit zone considered speeding?
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Driving at 70 in a 60 speed limit zone on the highway constitutes approximately 17% over the speed limit. According to regulations, exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 10% will result in a fine and 3 penalty points. Penalties for speeding on highways: When exceeding the speed limit by less than 10%, a warning will be issued without a fine. Speeding between 10% and 20% will result in 3 penalty points and corresponding fines. Speeding between 30% and 50% will result in 6 penalty points and corresponding fines. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50% will result in 12 penalty points or direct revocation of the driver's license as per regulations. Article 78 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates: Highways shall indicate the speed limits for each lane. The maximum speed shall not exceed 120 kilometers per hour, and the minimum speed shall not be lower than 60 kilometers per hour. On highways, the maximum speed for small passenger vehicles shall not exceed 120 kilometers per hour, for other motor vehicles shall not exceed 100 kilometers per hour, and for motorcycles shall not exceed 80 kilometers per hour. For two lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed for the left lane is 100 kilometers per hour. For three or more lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed for the leftmost lane is 110 kilometers per hour, and the minimum speed for the middle lane is 90 kilometers per hour. If the speed limit indicated by road signs differs from the above lane speed regulations, the speed limit indicated by the road signs shall be followed.