What are the speed limits for three lanes in the same direction?
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The speed limits for three lanes in the same direction are as follows: the minimum speed for the leftmost lane is 110 kilometers per hour, the minimum speed for the middle lane is 90 kilometers per hour, and the minimum speed for the rightmost lane is 60 kilometers per hour. 1. Exceeding the speed limit by less than 10%: no fine, but 3 points deducted. 2. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20%: a fine and 3 points deducted. 3. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 20% but less than 50%: a fine and 3 points deducted. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50% but less than 70%: a fine and 6 points deducted, and the driver's license may be revoked.
After driving on highways for so many years, I know exactly how the speeds are divided across the three lanes. The left lane is the fast lane or overtaking lane, where speeds are usually close to the maximum limit, such as 120 km/h, specifically used for overtaking. The middle lane is slightly slower, around 110 km/h, safe and steady. The right lane is the slowest, typically under 100 km/h or even lower, suitable for trucks, beginners, or those preparing to exit the highway. During peak traffic hours, speeds drop—like on weekends when congestion might reduce the left lane to 100 km/h, the middle to 90 km/h, and the right to 80 km/h. I emphasize maintaining a safe distance and not tailgating because large speed differences can easily lead to accidents. In rain or fog with poor visibility, speeds should be reduced by another 20%. The highway is designed with this speed hierarchy to reduce rear-end collision risks and ensure overall safety and smooth flow. As an experienced driver, I advise against hogging the left lane for long to avoid delaying overtaking. Everyone driving by the rules makes the journey smoother.
