Is it okay to drive at 66 in a 60 speed limit zone with interval speed measurement?
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Driving at 66 in a 60 speed limit zone with interval speed measurement exceeds the speed limit by 10%. On highways or national roads, exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% results in a warning without penalty points or fines, and no need to undergo processing. The penalties for exceeding the speed limit in highway interval speed measurement zones are as follows: 1. Exceeding by less than 10%: On highways or national roads, a warning is issued without penalty points or fines. 2. Exceeding by 10% to 20%: 3 penalty points and a fine. 3. Exceeding by 20% to 50%: 6 penalty points and a fine. 4. Exceeding by more than 50%: 12 penalty points and a fine. 5. Gradually doubling the fine amount: The fine amount increases gradually with the increase in speed, doubling until exceeding 100%, where the fine amount is capped.
I think driving at 66 km/h in a section with a speed limit of 60 km/h means exceeding the limit by 10%. According to Chinese traffic regulations, speeding within 10% usually results in no penalty points or fines, just a warning. Section speed control calculates the average speed, not how fast you drive at any moment, but the average speed based on the time difference between the start and end points. If you drive slower in between, the average speed might not even reach 60 km/h. Enforcement varies by location—some cities are more lenient, issuing only warnings, while stricter areas might impose a 200-yuan fine or penalty points. The key point is that even minor speeding increases accident risks, such as longer braking distances and easier loss of control in curves. It's advisable to pay attention to roadside speed limit signs, set navigation reminders, and avoid unintentional speeding—safety is far more important than saving a few minutes. Getting fined is just a monetary loss, but an accident could be a major disaster.
