Is driving at 95 in a 90 speed limit considered speeding?
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Driving at 95 in a 90 speed limit on the highway is definitely considered speeding. However, on regular highways, such cases are not penalized but may result in a warning. Here is relevant information about speeding penalties: 1. On regular highways, exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% results in a warning. Although no points or fines are issued, you might still receive a ticket categorized as a "0 points, 0 fine" warning ticket. 2. If the speed exceeds the limit by 15% but is less than 20%, 3 points will be deducted. 3. Exceeding the limit by 20% but less than 50% may result in a 6-point deduction.
Driving at 95 km/h in a 90 km/h zone definitely counts as speeding. As someone who has driven for many years, I know such minor speeding is very common on the road. Many people think exceeding by just 5 km/h doesn't matter, perhaps because it's easier to do on highways or open roads. But legally, exceeding the speed limit by even a little is a violation, and getting caught will result in fines and penalty points - once caught by speed cameras, there's no escape. I still remember rushing once and getting fined hundreds of yuan, plus my insurance premium increased. More importantly, increased speed raises accident risks: the braking distance at 95 km/h is several meters longer than at 90 km/h, and becomes even more dangerous in rain or fog. I recommend using navigation apps to remind you of speed limits while driving - developing good habits ensures safety.
