What are the penalties for driving at 80 in a 40 speed limit zone?
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Revocation of driver's license and a fine of 2000 yuan. Below are the details regarding penalty points for speeding: 1. Warning: Speeding within 10% of the speed limit on highways results in a warning. 2. Fine and 3 penalty points: Speeding between 10% and 20% over the speed limit incurs a 200 yuan fine and 3 penalty points. 3. Fine and 6 penalty points: Speeding between 20% and 50% over the speed limit incurs a 200 yuan fine and 6 penalty points. 4. Fine: Speeding over 50% of the speed limit may result in revocation of driver's license and a 2000 yuan fine. Below are the penalty point standards for driving in the wrong direction: 1. The following violations by motor vehicle drivers result in 12 penalty points: Reversing, driving in the wrong direction, or making a U-turn across the central divider on highways. 2. The following violations by motor vehicle drivers result in 3 penalty points: Improper overtaking, failure to yield, or driving in the wrong direction. 3. Penalties for wrong-way driving as stipulated in Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: Motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road usage will be given a warning or fined between 20 and 200 yuan.
My cousin was like this, driving 80 in a 40 zone and got caught. The speeding was so severe that the penalty was extremely harsh—12 points deducted, fined over two thousand, and the license could be suspended for half a year. Dealing with it was a hassle, having to go to the traffic police station to pay the fine and possibly being required to attend three days of safety training, with the license only restored after passing the exam. My advice is to stop immediately if caught and not argue, just note the ticket details and handle it later to avoid compounding the offense and making things worse. When driving, always keep an eye on the dashboard, use phone navigation with speed limit alerts—it saves a lot of hassle. Remember, safe driving is the most important thing.
