What is the maximum speed allowed on highways?

[DeGabriella]

According to the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," the maximum speed allowed on highways is 120 kilometers per hour. The speed standards for highways are as follows: Highways must indicate the speed limit for each lane, and the minimum speed must not be less than 60 kilometers per hour. On highways, small passenger vehicles must not exceed 120 kilometers per hour, other motor vehicles must not exceed 100 kilometers per hour, and motorcycles must not exceed 80 kilometers per hour. For roads with two lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed for the left lane is 100 kilometers per hour. For roads with three or more lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed for the leftmost lane is 110 kilometers per hour, and the minimum speed for the middle lane is 90 kilometers per hour. If the speed limit indicated by road signs differs from the above lane speed regulations, drivers must adhere to the speed limit indicated by the road signs. According to the highway penalty provisions of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," if a motor vehicle exceeds the speed limit by up to 10%, a warning will be issued. Exceeding the speed limit by 10% but less than 20% will result in a fine of 50 RMB and 3 penalty points. Exceeding the speed limit by 20% but less than 30% will result in a fine of 50 RMB and 6 penalty points. Exceeding the speed limit by 50% or more will result in a fine of 1,000 RMB, 12 penalty points, and revocation of the driver's license.

[StPhoebe]

Last time I drove on the highway, I specifically checked the traffic regulations. The maximum speed for regular sections of domestic highways is 120 km/h, while special sections like tunnels or sharp bends have speed limits reduced to 80. However, actual limits depend on road signs—some newly built highways are designed for speeds up to 140 km/h. A reminder to everyone: never speed. Last year, my friend was caught driving at 135 km/h on the Shanghai-Kunming Highway, resulting in 6 penalty points and a 2,000 yuan fine. In rainy or foggy conditions, slow down early as tire grip decreases and safe distances should be increased. Finally, a note for electric vehicle drivers: power consumption spikes when exceeding 120 km/h!

[HaileyLynn]

I love studying speed limits around the world. On domestic highways, hitting 120 km/h in the overtaking lane is already pushing the limit. Germany's unlimited-speed autobahns are truly exhilarating, but you must identify sections marked with blue unlimited-speed signs. However, driving above 120 km/h really tests a car's performance – ordinary family cars experience tremendous tire and wind noise, and the steering wheel tends to feel floaty. Last year, I tried 140 km/h in a rented older Camry, and the whole car shook like a sieve. If you want to drive fast, I recommend upgrading your tires first, checking brake pad thickness, and preferably using cruise control to maintain steady throttle input.

[VanSarah]

When I first got my driver's license, I was also curious about how fast I could go. After driving for five years, I've come to understand that when the dashboard shows 120, the actual speed might only be 115. Although speeding within 10% doesn't incur a fine, it's still dangerous in situations like fog banks or slippery roads. Last time I was driving at night, I almost hit a tire that fell off a truck—if I had been going 10 km/h faster, I definitely wouldn't have been able to stop in time. Trucks have even lower speed limits, capped at 100. Don't rely too much on the speed difference between lanes; even in the leftmost passing lane at 120, you'll often get flashed by cars behind you. The highway isn't a racetrack—we need to get home safely.

[Janelle]

I remember the first time I went on a road trip, when the navigation announced 'speed camera ahead in this section,' I was so scared I immediately checked the dashboard. Now I have three speed alert apps installed on my phone. Driving too fast also leads to scary fuel consumption—my small-displacement car burns 20% more fuel at 120 km/h than at 100 km/h. A mechanic once told me that tire wear doubles when speed exceeds 110 km/h. The craziest thing I've seen was a young guy in a modified car doing 170 km/h on the Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway, only to be caught by traffic police waiting at the toll booth. The car was impounded on the spot—what's the point?