What is the maximum speed allowed on a highway with a speed limit of 120?
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Highway speed limit 120 maximum speed is 120 mph. Although China's traffic regulations stipulate that speeding within 10% of the speed limit will not result in penalty points or fines, some regions may still treat it as a traffic violation, requiring the driver to handle it at the traffic violation processing window. Therefore, safety comes first, and speeding should be avoided. Below are specific details about speeding penalties: 1. Less than 10%: If the speed exceeds the limit by less than 10%, a warning will be issued. 2. Between 10% and 20%: If the speed exceeds the limit by more than 10% but less than 20%, a fine will be imposed, and 3 penalty points will be recorded. 3. Between 20% and 30%: If the speed exceeds the limit by more than 20% but less than 30%, a fine will be imposed, and 6 penalty points will be recorded. 4. Between 50% and 70%: If the speed exceeds the limit by more than 50% but less than 70%, a fine will be imposed, 12 penalty points will be recorded, and the driver's license may also be revoked.
On highways, I usually drive right at the indicated 128 km/h—experienced drivers know that when the dashboard shows 128, the actual speed is around 120. It's common knowledge that the speedometer displays a slightly higher speed than reality. Nowadays, navigation apps report speed very accurately, even alerting you if you exceed the limit by just 1 km/h. Last time I drove my friend's German car, the dashboard showed 125 km/h while the navigation reported 119 km/h. But don’t risk speeding—I’ve seen too many people get caught going 130 km/h while overtaking. Speed traps in many provinces are set very strictly, and even with a 10% buffer, steep downhill sections can still land you a ticket. Driving steadily is both safer and saves money.
