Is driving at 80 km/h on a national road with a speed limit of 70 km/h considered speeding?
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Driving at 80 km/h on a national road with a speed limit of 70 km/h is considered speeding, exceeding the limit by 12.5%. According to the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations": Driving medium-sized or above passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles on roads other than highways or urban expressways, or driving other motor vehicles at speeds exceeding the prescribed limit by 10%, will result in a fine and 3 demerit points. The following are the penalties for speeding while driving: 1. Speeding less than 10%: No demerit points or fines will be imposed. 2. Speeding between 10% and less than 20%: A fine and 3 demerit points. 3. Speeding between 20% and less than 50%: A fine and 6 demerit points. 4. Speeding 50% or more: A fine, and the driver's license may be revoked.