What happens if you exceed the speed limit on the highway?
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Highway speeding penalties: 1. Speeding within 20%: For family vehicles, speeding within 20% will not result in point deductions, but you may receive a warning or fine from traffic police. 2. Speeding between 20%-50%: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 20% but less than 50% will result in a fine of 200 RMB and 6 points deducted. 3. Exceeding 50% will directly lead to 12 points deducted. Note: Every time the speed increases by one-third, the driver's field of vision decreases by one-third. Therefore, as a qualified driver, never ignore the speed limit just because you are using navigation.
I often drive long distances on highways, and the consequences of speeding can be severe. If you exceed the speed limit by less than 10%, you might only get a warning without a fine. But exceeding 10% is troublesome—you’ll likely face a fine of at least 200 yuan and 3 demerit points. The worst case is speeding over 50%, which results in losing all 12 points, having your license revoked, and needing to retake the theory test at driving school. There are plenty of speed cameras on highways, especially near tunnel entrances and curves, where you’re more likely to get caught. Speeding is also very dangerous—the car feels unstable at high speeds, and you can’t brake in time in emergencies. Once, I almost rear-ended someone due to speeding, and it still scares me to think about it. I recommend using navigation to check speed limit alerts in advance and never prioritize speed over safety.
