What are the regulations regarding vehicle speed?
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The Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123 has established strict demerit point regulations for speeding. The specific provisions are as follows: 1. Cases where 12 demerit points are imposed for a single speeding violation include: Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles on highways or urban expressways at speeds exceeding 20% above the posted limit, or on other roads at speeds exceeding 50% above the posted limit; driving other motor vehicles at speeds exceeding 50% above the posted limit. 2. Cases where 6 demerit points are imposed for a single speeding violation include: Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles on highways or urban expressways at speeds exceeding but less than 20% above the posted limit; driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles on roads other than highways or urban expressways, or driving other motor vehicles at speeds exceeding 20% but less than 50% above the posted limit. 3. Cases where 3 demerit points are imposed for a single speeding violation include: Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles or hazardous material transport vehicles on roads other than highways or urban expressways, or driving other motor vehicles at speeds exceeding but less than 20% above the posted limit.
I actually know quite a bit about speed regulations! According to traffic laws, there are standard speed limits for different road conditions. The maximum speed on highways is 120 kilometers per hour; general urban roads are limited to 50-60 km/h; school zones or residential areas require speeds below 30 km/h. Tunnels and curves often have limits around 60 km/h. These regulations aren’t baseless—when road conditions are complex, driving too fast can easily lead to loss of control. I once experienced almost skidding due to speeding on a rainy day! Breaking the rules isn’t worth it—getting caught could mean fines of several hundred yuan, points deducted, or even license suspension in severe cases. The key is to watch for changing road signs and not just focus on the accelerator. After years of driving, I’ve learned that obeying speed limits reduces collision risks—safety first! Especially on highways, don’t exceed 120 km/h, as braking distance increases drastically, posing huge hazards.
