What are the speed limits for two-lane and three-lane highways?
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Highways with two lanes and three lanes have different speed limits for each lane, as detailed below: Two-lane speed limits: For highways with two lanes in the same direction, the speed limit for the right lane is 60 to 100 kilometers per hour, while the left lane is 100 to 120 kilometers per hour. Three-lane speed limits: For highways with three lanes in the same direction, the speed limit for the right lane is 60 to 90 kilometers per hour, the middle lane is 90 to 110 kilometers per hour, and the left lane is 110 to 120 kilometers per hour. According to Article 78 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law," highways must indicate the speed limits for each lane. The maximum speed must not exceed 120 kilometers per hour, and the minimum speed must not be lower than 60 kilometers per hour. Article 67 states that pedestrians, non-motor vehicles, tractors, wheeled special machinery vehicles, articulated buses, full trailers, and other motor vehicles with a design speed of less than 70 kilometers per hour are prohibited from entering highways. The maximum speed limit indicated on highway speed limit signs must not exceed 120 kilometers per hour. When driving on a highway, if a vehicle exceeds the speed limit by less than 20%, the driver will not be penalized with demerit points. If the vehicle exceeds the speed limit by more than 20% but less than 50%, the driver will be penalized with 6 demerit points. If the vehicle exceeds the speed limit by more than 50%, the driver will be penalized with 12 demerit points.
On the highway, after years of driving, I've learned that speed limits aren't entirely determined by the number of lanes. In most places, the maximum speed limit for two lanes is often 120 kilometers per hour, while for three lanes it might increase to 130 kilometers per hour, but this depends on the specific section and local signage. For example, in some engineering designs, multiple lanes help divert traffic, but the legal speed still follows the road signs. I've encountered many sections where the speed limit remains 120 even with three lanes. The key is to always pay attention to the signs; use the left lane for overtaking and the right lane for normal speed. This avoids tickets and accidents, making the journey smoother. Safety first, don't accelerate blindly.
