What is the penalty for driving at 100 in a 40 speed limit zone?
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Driving at 100 in a 40 speed limit zone will result in 12 demerit points. Driving at 100 in a 40 speed limit zone requires revocation of the driver's license.
During my years working at the driving school, I've witnessed quite a few outrageous speeding cases. Going 100 in a 40 zone—more than double the limit—is no trivial matter. Traffic police will immediately deduct 12 points, impose a fine starting from at least 1,000 yuan, and it can go up to 2,000 yuan. The biggest headache is having your license revoked outright, forcing you to retake the theory test. One of my students fell into this trap last year—failed the test three times before finally passing, and still regrets it to this day. Roads with a 40 km/h limit in urban areas are usually near schools or residential areas. Driving at 100 km/h is like racing on a playground—if a pedestrian suddenly appears, you won't even have time to brake.
Having driven for over 30 years, it's truly heart-stopping to see young people speeding like this. Driving 100 in a 40 zone constitutes serious speeding—exceeding the limit by 150% is no joke. Not only will all 12 points on the license be deducted at once, but there's also a minimum fine of 1,000 yuan, and the license gets revoked immediately. My neighbor's kid got such a ticket last month and now cycles to work every day. These types of roads often have speed cameras, especially at sharp bends or village entrances, where the system automatically detects speeding and uploads the violation. Experienced drivers know that speeding in such areas isn't just illegal—it's literally gambling with your life.
