Is driving over 70 considered speeding?
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Exceeding the posted speed limit of 70 is considered speeding. Here is more information about speeding: 1. Penalties: If the speed limit is 80 and you drive at 85, it is considered speeding but does not exceed 10% of the speed limit, so there will be no fine or penalty points, only a warning. If you exceed the speed limit by 10% to 20%, you will be fined 100 yuan and receive 3 penalty points. If you exceed the speed limit by 20% to 50%, you will be fined 200 yuan and receive 6 penalty points. 2. Legal basis: Article 86 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China.'
When the speed limit is 70 kilometers per hour, the general speeding rule is that exceeding the limit by 10% constitutes a violation, meaning driving at 77 kilometers per hour or above may be considered speeding. However, there might be slight variations in different regions, with some cities having lower tolerance for speeding on urban roads. Having driven for decades, I've witnessed numerous accidents caused by speeding. For instance, driving slightly faster on highways increases braking distance, raising the risk of rear-end collisions. Personally, I recommend maintaining a speed between 68 to 70 kilometers per hour for maximum safety, avoiding the risk of saving just a few minutes. Electronic speed detection devices are highly sensitive, especially at fixed speed monitoring points. Developing the habit of controlling your speed can help avoid fines and dangers. Additionally, it's crucial to slow down further during rainy or foggy conditions to ensure everyone's safety.
I also struggled with this during my new driver phase. The instructor mentioned that the speeding threshold for a 70 km/h limit is usually 77 km/h, as regulations define exceeding by 10% as a violation. But in actual driving, the dashboard display might not be entirely accurate—don’t just fixate on the numbers. I learned this the hard way: thinking 75 km/h was fine, only to get caught speeding and penalized. Over time, I wised up—better to stay close to 70 km/h and avoid exceeding 75 km/h, leaving some buffer. New drivers need to adapt to various road conditions: suburban stretches tempt speeding but have fewer cameras, while urban areas face frequent enforcement. Remember, speeding a little saves barely any time but adds stress that harms driving focus. Safety first—keep calm and steady.
