Is it okay to drive at 66 in a 60 speed limit zone with average speed check?
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Driving at 66 in a 60 speed limit zone with average speed check is a violation, as 66 exceeds the speed limit. Only speeds below 66 are acceptable. Speeding on highways with average speed checks will result in fines. It is recommended that drivers reduce their speed to within the posted limit when they see signs indicating "average speed check" on the roadside. The penalties for speeding in highway average speed check zones are as follows: 1. Speeding less than 10% on highways or national roads: a warning will be issued, with no points deducted or fines imposed. 2. Speeding between 10%-20%: 3 points will be deducted and a fine imposed. 3. Speeding between 20%-50%: 6 points will be deducted and a fine imposed. 4. Speeding more than 50%: 12 points will be deducted at once and a fine imposed. 5. As the speeding percentage increases: the fine amount will gradually double, up to exceeding 100%.
I've been driving on the road for many years and encountered various speed limit zones. In a 60 km/h average speed check zone, driving at 66 km/h is usually fine based on experience, as speed measurement systems typically have a 5-10 km/h tolerance margin. Being 6 km/h over still falls within the safe zone. However, you should be aware of regional differences—some cities like Beijing might be stricter, penalizing speeds exceeding by just 5 km/h. Safety-wise, even a slight increase in speed raises the risk of longer braking distances. I recommend using cruise control to maintain precise speeds and avoid distractions—safety always comes first. Also, car speedometers often read higher than actual speed; GPS might show only 63 km/h, so don't worry too much about fines. But remember, average speed checks measure your overall pace—if you're slightly over throughout, it might still be overlooked, depending on the specific camera's sensitivity.
