What is the demerit point standard for motorcycle speeding?
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Motorcycles are also motor vehicles, and demerit points ranging from 2 to 12 will be imposed depending on the severity of the case, along with a certain amount of fine. The detailed regulations are as follows: Regulation 1: Exceeding the speed limit by less than 10%, no fine, 3 demerit points. Regulation 2: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20%, a fine will be imposed, 3 demerit points. Regulation 3: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 20% but less than 50%, a fine will be imposed, 3 demerit points. Regulation 4: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50% but less than 70%, a fine will be imposed, 6 demerit points, and the driver's license may be revoked. Regulation 5: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 70%, a fine will be imposed, 6 demerit points, and the driver's license may be revoked.
Last time I was caught speeding on my motorcycle on the ring road and got a taste of the penalty point system. For regular motorcycles, speeding 10% to 20% over the limit costs you 3 points; 20% to 50% over means 6 points; and if you're crazy enough to exceed 50%, you'll lose all 12 points at once. Big-displacement bikes face stricter rules—going over 30% in urban areas lands you 6 points. My 125cc bike was clocked at 19% over, just skirting the line for a 150-yuan fine and 3 points, which stung enough. Lately, there are tons of hidden speed traps around, so even you e-bike riders should watch your speed—don’t exceed 25 km/h. While that won’t cost you points, the fine is unavoidable.
After riding motorcycles for over a decade, speeding tickets are what annoy me most. Here's the key breakdown: No points deducted for warnings under 10% over limit, but don't push your luck; 3 points and 200 yuan fine for 10%-20% over; 6 points plus 200 yuan for 20%-50% over; exceed 50% and you'll lose all 12 points plus your license. Pay special attention to bikes over 250cc - anything above 80km/h counts as speeding. Once my GoPro caught my speedometer at 89km/h on an expressway, and I got penalized for exceeding 20%. Modified bikes need extra caution - their quick acceleration makes them easy targets.