Is Speeding Considered a Traffic Violation?

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Speeding is illegal. Exceeding the speed limit in areas with posted limits constitutes a violation of traffic laws. There are two types of speeding violations: exceeding the speed limit by less than 50% and exceeding it by 50% or more. The first type is considered a general violation, while the second is a severe violation, and the penalties differ accordingly. All road sections have speed limits, some indicated by speed limit signs on the roadside. For roads without posted signs, traffic laws specify speed limits for various types of roads. When speeding, both the vehicle's inertia and braking force increase, leading to a longer stopping distance and significantly raising the risk of accidents. Driving too fast also reduces the ability to gather sufficient road information. The higher the speed, the farther the driver's focus point extends. At speeds above 50 km/h, the focus point often lies between 305 to 601 meters ahead. As the focus point moves forward, the field of vision narrows, clarity diminishes, making it difficult to recognize small or slowly changing objects, often leaving the driver with insufficient time to react when they are noticed.