What is the penalty for driving at 60 km/h in a 30 km/h speed limit zone?
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Driving at 60 km/h on a road with a 30 km/h speed limit constitutes speeding by (60-30)/30*%=100%. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 70% will result in corresponding fines, 12 demerit points, and may also lead to the revocation of the driver's license. For ordinary vehicles outside of highways, the penalties for speeding are as follows: 1. Within 10%: No penalty for exceeding the speed limit by less than 10%. 2. Below 20%: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20% will result in corresponding fines and 3 demerit points. 3. Below 30%: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 20% but less than 30% will result in corresponding fines and 6 demerit points.
A while ago, my friend was caught doing 60 in a 30 km/h zone, and the penalty was really harsh. Exceeding the speed limit by 100% on regular roads results in an immediate 12-point deduction, a minimum fine of 200 RMB, which can go up to 2,000 RMB, and even risk losing your driver's license. The new traffic regulations now have zero tolerance for speeding, especially in areas like schools and residential zones. If you're caught overtaking by borrowing the opposite lane, the penalties are even more severe. After this experience, I've been extra careful about speed limit signs while driving, and I suggest you also get a radar detector for alerts. Safety comes first—fines are minor compared to the regret of causing an accident.