What are the minimum and maximum speed limits for the leftmost lane?
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The speed limits for the leftmost lane are divided into the following two scenarios: 1. Ordinary roads: (1) Urban roads with a single centerline have a maximum speed limit of 50km/h, while roads with a single centerline have a maximum speed limit of 70km/h. (2) In the following special situations, the maximum speed limit is 30km/h: when encountering fog, rain, snow, sandstorms, or hail with visibility within 50 meters; when driving on icy, snowy, or muddy roads; when making U-turns, turning, on narrow roads, narrow bridges, steep descents, entering or exiting non-motorized lanes, or passing through railway crossings; when towing a malfunctioning motor vehicle. 2. Highways: (1) For two lanes in the same direction, the leftmost lane has a minimum speed limit of 100km/h. (2) For three lanes in the same direction, the leftmost lane has a minimum speed limit of 110km/h, the middle lane has a minimum speed limit of 90km/h, and the rightmost lane has a minimum speed limit of 60km/h.
After driving a lot on the highway, I understand the speed limit rules for the leftmost overtaking lane: the minimum speed is generally above 60 km/h, driving too slowly will block traffic and easily lead to rear-end collisions; the maximum speed is strictly set at 120 km/h, speeding increases risks and can result in fines. Every time I hit the road, I rely on GPS to monitor the speedometer, and I pay extra attention to maintaining distance from the cars in front and behind during peak hours to avoid sudden braking. Beginners sometimes think that driving slowly is safer, but they end up with many penalty points. The experience is that maintaining a steady speed and following the flow of traffic is best. In rainy weather or construction zones, the speed limit often drops to 40 or 50 km/h, so you must always watch for roadside signs—safety always comes first.
