Is driving at 80 in a 70 speed limit zone considered speeding and will points be deducted?
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Driving at 80 in a 70 speed limit zone is considered speeding and points will be deducted. According to the new traffic regulations, driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles on highways or urban expressways at speeds exceeding 20% above the speed limit, or driving other motor vehicles at speeds exceeding 50% above the speed limit, will result in 12 points being deducted. The following are the penalties for speeding: 1. Speeding within 10% of the speed limit: 3 points deducted. 2. Speeding between 10% and 20% above the speed limit: 3 points deducted. 3. Speeding between 20% and 50% above the speed limit: 3 points deducted. 4. Speeding between 50% and 70% above the speed limit: 6 points deducted, and the driver's license may be revoked. 5. Speeding 70% or more above the speed limit: 6 points deducted, and the driver's license may be revoked.
Driving at 80 km/h on a road with a 70 km/h speed limit is definitely speeding and will result in demerit points. Generally, speeding within 10% may only result in a warning without penalty—for example, driving at 77 km/h on a 70 km/h road won’t be penalized. However, 80 km/h exceeds the limit by 14%, which typically incurs a 3-point penalty and a 200 RMB fine under regulations. I often remind my friends not to be careless, as speedometer errors or inaccurate speed detection devices can lead to trouble if caught. When driving, I always use my phone’s navigation app to set up speeding alerts—safety first and avoiding fines is a bonus. Speeding on highways not only costs points but also drastically increases the risk of accidents, making it not worth it. Following the rules protects both yourself and others, and making it a habit is the best approach.
Driving at 80 km/h in a 70 km/h zone is definitely speeding and will result in penalty points. After years on the road, I've seen this often – exceeding the speed limit by 10% to under 20% usually means a 3-point deduction plus a few hundred yuan fine. A common misconception is that when the dashboard shows 80, actual speed measurement might read 75-78 km/h, leading some to think they can avoid punishment, but that's just luck. From a safety perspective, speeding reduces vehicle control, shortens reaction time, and increases accident risks. I recommend always paying attention to roadside signs or navigation alerts—don't take risks. Smooth driving not only avoids penalty points but also ensures peace of mind.
Driving at 80 km/h in a 70 km/h zone is definitely speeding and will result in penalty points. According to Chinese traffic regulations, exceeding the speed limit by 10%-20% typically results in 3 penalty points and a fine. I've experienced a similar situation on the road before and learned the consequences after being caught by a speed camera. New drivers often get confused about this, but it's actually quite simple: the red line for speeding is set at 77 km/h, and exceeding it will lead to penalties. Safe driving is the golden rule—don't risk it just to save a few seconds.
