What are the penalties for driving 50% over the speed limit?
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Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50% but less than 70% will result in a fine and 12 penalty points. Here is more information about speeding: 1. Penalties: If the speed limit is 80 km/h and you drive at 85 km/h, it is considered speeding but does not exceed 10% of the speed limit, so there will be no fine or penalty points, but a warning may be issued. If you exceed the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20%, you will be fined and receive 3 penalty points. If you exceed the speed limit by more than 20% but less than 50%, you will be fined and receive 6 penalty points. 2. Legal basis: Article 86 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China.
I just checked the traffic regulations last week, and exceeding the speed limit by 50% is quite serious. The specific penalty is an immediate 12-point deduction on your driver's license, with on-the-spot revocation! You'll also have to retake the theoretical driving test and wait six months before reapplying for a driving qualification. Additionally, fines can range from 2,000 to 5,000 RMB, depending on where you were speeding. If you're clearly caught on the highway, your wallet will take a bigger hit. Some provinces and cities will also report speeding violations to insurance companies, resulting in at least a 30% increase in car insurance premiums the following year. My cousin was once fined for speeding on a provincial highway, and his car was impounded for three days—he still stomps his feet when talking about it. My advice: if the speed limit shows 120, don't push it to 180—it's really not worth the risk.
