
Highway speeding by 10% means 132km/h. Below are three scenarios of highway speed limits: 1. Signage speed limits: These are determined by the speed limits indicated on road signs and markings. This speed classification is not uniformly regulated, and speed limits may vary between different regions or even different sections of the same highway. 2. Statutory speed limits: According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law" and its implementing regulations, on roads without a central dividing line, the speed limit is 40 kilometers per hour; on roads with only one motor vehicle lane in the same direction, the speed limit is 70 kilometers per hour; when entering or exiting non-motorized lanes, passing through railway crossings, sharp curves, narrow roads, narrow bridges, or when making U-turns, turning, or descending steep slopes, the speed limit is 30 kilometers per hour. The maximum speed limit on highways is 120 kilometers per hour. 3. Speed limits during special periods and adverse weather conditions: Passenger vehicles traveling at night (from 10 PM to 5 AM the next day) must not exceed 80% of the daytime speed limit. Additionally, according to the "Road Traffic Safety Law" and its implementing regulations, when driving on ordinary roads in fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail with visibility less than 50 meters, or when driving on icy, snowy, or muddy roads, the speed limit is 30 kilometers per hour.

Now when I drive, I always pay attention to these speed numbers. Exceeding the speed limit by 10% on a highway with a 120 km/h limit means going 132 km/h. The speedometer might have some error, but hitting 132 km/h in reality can easily lead to trouble—the braking distance increases by several meters compared to normal conditions. This risk is even greater on wet or slippery roads, especially during rain. Get into the habit of checking speed limit signs—don’t just guess. It’s best to use navigation alerts to see if you’re over the limit, so you avoid getting ticketed and losing points.

From a driving experience perspective, exceeding the speed limit by 10% is no joke. For example, on a highway with a speed limit of 120 km/h, adding 10% means driving at 132 km/h. At best, this could result in a ticket with 3 demerit points and a 200 yuan fine. At worst, you might not react in time when encountering sharp turns or sudden lane changes by the car ahead. I advise everyone to keep a steady foot on the gas and avoid rushing. Using ACC cruise control on long trips is more relaxing, and arriving home safely is what matters most.

Speeding by 10% on highways significantly increases risks. When the speed limit rises from 120 to 132, the kinetic energy doubles, making collisions far more severe in case of tire blowouts or rear-end accidents. I always remind myself while driving – exceeding the speed by 10% extends braking distance by 30%, narrows the field of vision, and raises accident probability. It's much more worry-free to just follow the rules.


