What are the latest speed limit regulations on highways?
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The latest speed limit regulations on highways are: 1. The maximum speed on highways must not exceed 120 kilometers per hour, and the minimum speed must not be less than 60 kilometers per hour; 2. Pedestrians, non-motor vehicles, tractors, wheeled special machinery vehicles, articulated buses, full trailers, and other motor vehicles with a design speed of less than 70 kilometers per hour are not allowed to enter highways; 3. The maximum speed for small passenger cars on highways must not exceed 120 kilometers per hour, other motor vehicles must not exceed 100 kilometers per hour, and motorcycles must not exceed 80 kilometers per hour; 4. For roads with two lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed for the left lane is 100 kilometers per hour, and the minimum speed for the middle lane is 90 kilometers per hour. If the speed limit indicated by road signs is inconsistent with the above lane speed regulations, drivers should follow the speed indicated by the road signs.
I've been driving on highways for many years, and I remember the speed limits weren't as standardized as they are now. Currently, 120 km/h is the mainstream speed limit for passenger cars, but it depends on the specific road section. For example, in mountainous tunnels, it might drop to 80 km/h, while large vehicles like trucks are limited to 100 km/h or lower. In fact, the adjustments to speed limit regulations are for safety reasons. Frequent accidents in earlier years led the Ministry of Transport to strengthen management. The latest regulations also include intelligent monitoring, where speeding will result in direct fines and penalty points. Every time I hit the highway, I make it a habit to use a navigation app to check real-time speed limit alerts to avoid exceeding the limit by more than 15%, otherwise, a fine of 200 yuan plus 6 penalty points is unavoidable. In bad weather, I proactively reduce my speed to under 100 km/h because rain or snow makes the road slippery, and higher speeds increase braking distance, raising the risk of accidents. In short, following the rules protects both yourself and your wallet.
Back when I was young and getting my driver's license, my instructor emphasized that the speed limit on highways must not exceed 120 km/h. Now that I'm driving, I've noticed this rule is strictly enforced – most passenger cars on highways stick right to the 120 km/h maximum. I learned this lesson the hard way when I got caught slightly exceeding the limit while overtaking on the G4 Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway – a 3-point penalty from the speed camera. There are some regional variations though – certain sections in Shenzhen have 110 km/h limits, so always check local traffic signs. In heavy traffic, I'll often drop to around 100 km/h for safety, since higher speeds mean less reaction time. New regulations also specify lower limits for special vehicles like novice drivers or hazardous material transporters to prevent major accidents. My advice? Use your navigation app's speed limit alerts rather than relying on instinct – safety first for peace of mind.
