What are the penalties for speeding in a car?
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According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", the penalties for speeding are as follows: Exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% results in no fine but 3 demerit points; exceeding by 10% to less than 20% incurs a fine and 3 demerit points; exceeding by 20% to less than 50% incurs a fine and 3 demerit points; exceeding by 50% to less than 70% incurs a fine and 6 demerit points, with possible additional penalties. Below is relevant information: Definition: Speeding, as the name suggests, refers to driving above the prescribed speed limit. Generally, on highways, the speed limit for small vehicles is 120 km/h, while for large vehicles it is 100 km/h; in tunnels, the limit is 80 km/h; and in construction zones, continuous downhill sections, and continuous curves, the speed limits are even lower. Speed determination: Speed measuring devices used by traffic police departments are regularly calibrated by national measurement authorities and can only be used after passing calibration. Photos used as evidence for speeding penalties must meet three conditions: the photo must show the front of the vehicle with only one car in the frame, two consecutive photos must be taken, and the license plate number must be clearly visible along with the entire car (e.g., photos showing only half of the car are not acceptable).
After driving for so many years, I really think speeding penalties should be taken seriously. The standards are generally similar across regions, but there are differences in details. In China, speeding penalties are based on the percentage by which you exceed the speed limit, usually divided into several tiers. Speeding by less than 10% typically results in a warning or a lighter fine; speeding by 10% to 20% may incur a fine of 50 to 200 yuan and 1 penalty point; speeding by 20% to 50% can lead to a fine of 200 to 500 yuan and 3 to 6 penalty points; exceeding the limit by more than 50% is the most severe, with fines ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 yuan, 6 penalty points, or even a direct suspension of the driver's license for six months. Big cities like Beijing and Shanghai impose harsher penalties with more surveillance cameras, while smaller cities might be more lenient. I always use navigation to get real-time speed limit reminders when I'm on the road, which helps avoid speeding. Penalties not only hurt your wallet but also skyrocket insurance premiums and, more importantly, could lead to accidents. As a driver, safety is the bottom line, and keeping your speed within the limit is the simplest and most effective way to avoid trouble—after all, road safety is about everyone's lives.
Regarding penalty standards, traffic regulations are largely consistent across different regions. From what I understand, speeding penalties are imposed in stages. Exceeding the speed limit by over 50% on highways results in a fine of 1,000-2,000 RMB, 12 demerit points, and in severe cases, license suspension. On urban roads, speeding between 20%-50% over the limit incurs a fine of around 500 RMB and 6 demerit points. After receiving a penalty, insurance premiums will increase. I’ve personally seen a colleague’s insurance premium rise by several thousand RMB the following year after receiving a ticket. Speeding also increases the risk of accidents—for example, speeding on wet roads can easily lead to loss of control. Remember, speed limits are set based on road design, so don’t take risks just to save time. I’ve made it a habit to monitor my dashboard and control my speed, minimizing distractions while driving.
