What is the maximum speed limit?

[Shirley]

It depends on the type of road, as different roads have different speed limits. For roads without a central dividing line, the speed limit is 30 km/h for urban roads and 40 km/h for highways. On expressways, the maximum speed for small passenger vehicles should not exceed 120 km/h, while other motor vehicles should not exceed 100 km/h. Below is some relevant information about vehicle speed: 1. Introduction: Vehicle speed, also known as driving speed, refers to the distance a vehicle travels per unit of time, commonly referred to as speed. The term "ma" used by Chinese drivers is just a colloquial expression and not an official unit of measurement. 2. Speed regulations: Motor vehicles must not exceed the speed limit indicated on road signs. For roads without a central dividing line, the speed limit is 30 km/h for urban roads and 40 km/h for highways. For roads with only one lane in the same direction, the speed limit is 50 km/h for urban roads and 70 km/h for highways. When making a turn, the maximum speed for motor vehicles should not exceed 30 km/h.

[HeidiLynn]

A young neighbor who just got his driver's license asked me about this the other day. Everyone knows the 120km/h speed limit on Chinese highways, but you still need to check road signs: urban roads usually range from 30 to 80, and national highways with a 60 speed limit mean you must strictly adhere to it. I've seen tunnels with a 40 limit—exceeding 50% over will get your license revoked immediately. By the way, it's true that going 20% over the limit won't deduct points now, but fines still apply. Just two days ago, I got caught speeding on the highway—a painful lesson!

[RowanLee]

It really depends on road conditions and the car model! Last time I took my friend's Porsche to the racetrack and hit 240km/h, the dashboard was flashing red warnings. But in daily driving with my SUV, the car starts feeling unstable at just 110km/h on highways. Special zones require extra caution: school zones have a 30km/h limit - I once got flashed doing 40km/h when in a hurry. Truck driver Lao Wang says their speed limit is 90km/h, but with that vehicle weight, braking becomes difficult. By the way, new traffic regulations clearly state unmarked urban roads default to a 50km/h speed limit.

[MichaelMarie]

German car owner John told me that some of their highways have no speed limits, but most people drive around 130 km/h. The speed limit of 120 km/h on domestic highways actually makes a lot of sense. I've tested it: braking from 100 km/h requires 40 meters, while braking from 120 km/h takes over 60 meters. It's even more important to slow down in rainy conditions. One year during heavy rain, I was driving at 90 km/h on the highway and skidded, almost hitting the guardrail.