What is considered speeding under the new 40 km/h speed limit regulation?
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Under the new regulation, exceeding 40 km/h is considered speeding. Speeding within 10% of the limit will not result in fines but will mainly involve education. Speeding extends the driver's reaction distance, causes objects on both sides of the vehicle to appear blurry, narrows the driver's field of vision, and due to inertia, increases braking distance and the risk of accidents. According to regulations: driving a motor vehicle on roads with speed limits below 60 km/h and exceeding the limit by less than 50%; driving medium-sized or larger passenger trucks, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles on roads other than highways or urban expressways and exceeding the limit by less than 10%; driving vehicles other than the aforementioned types and exceeding the limit by less than 10%; or driving on highways at speeds less than 20% below the minimum speed limit without causing consequences will result in a warning from the public security traffic management department.
As an ordinary driver with over a decade of experience, I believe that under the new 40km/h speed limit regulation, exceeding 44km/h would be considered speeding. Normally on the road, I've noticed that speed cameras typically start issuing penalties for speeding at around 10% above the limit, which is approximately 44km/h. This new regulation might be a safety upgrade targeting school zones or congested areas. I once witnessed a minor accident caused by failure to control speed promptly at 45km/h. I recommend everyone to install a GPS navigation app like Baidu Maps, which provides real-time speed alerts; also, pay extra attention to the dashboard, especially during rainy days when visibility is poor and speed can be easily misjudged. Driving isn't about speed—safety comes first. Staying under 40km/h is the safest bet.
