What are the speed limits for three lanes in the same direction on a highway?
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On a highway with three lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed for the leftmost lane is 110 kilometers per hour, the middle lane is 90 kilometers per hour, and the rightmost lane is 60 kilometers per hour. Highway regulations: Article 78 According to the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," highways must indicate lane speed limits. The maximum speed must not exceed 120 kilometers per hour, and the minimum speed must not be below 60 kilometers per hour. Small passenger vehicles must not exceed 120 kilometers per hour on highways, other motor vehicles must not exceed 100 kilometers per hour, and motorcycles must not exceed 80 kilometers per hour. Precautions: In the event of a traffic accident on the highway, the driver should immediately alert following vehicles by activating hazard warning lights. At night, the driver must also turn on the width marker lights and taillights. The driver and passengers must quickly move to the right shoulder or emergency stopping area and place a warning sign at least 100 meters behind the vehicle. They should then report the incident via emergency phone to traffic police or the highway monitoring room, briefly describing the location, time, nature (collision, rollover, fire, etc.), scale, and casualties. Others should take measures to assist the injured and protect the scene. If immediate medical attention is required for an injured person, they may signal passing vehicles for help but must not attempt to forcibly stop vehicles or perform rescues on the driving lanes.
I often drive on highways, and the rules for the three lanes are quite clear. The leftmost lane is the overtaking lane, with a minimum speed limit of 110 km/h and a maximum of 120 km/h; the middle lane requires a minimum of 90 km/h; and the right lane has a minimum of 60 km/h. However, in practice, you have to consider road conditions, such as tunnels or rainy/foggy weather, where speed limit signs may be adjusted. I usually stay in the middle lane for stability, avoiding large trucks on the right. When overtaking using the left lane, remember not to linger—move back to the middle lane after passing, or you might get fined by speed cameras. Most importantly, don’t speed—safety is far more important than saving a few minutes.
