What is the penalty for driving at 60 km/h in a 30 km/h speed limit zone on a national highway?
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Exceeding the 30 km/h speed limit by driving over 30 km/h is considered speeding. Driving at 60 km/h constitutes a 100% speed violation, which will result in a fine and a 12-point deduction on the driver's license. Below are relevant details about speeding penalties: 1. According to the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations": Article 9 states that driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles on highways or urban expressways at speeds exceeding 20% of the posted limit, or on other roads at speeds exceeding 50% of the posted limit, as well as driving other motor vehicles at speeds exceeding 50% of the posted limit, will incur penalties. 2. Checking violations: Generally, traffic violations can be queried online within 15 days after the violation occurs. Traffic police departments may send notifications by mail, but as long as the violation can be checked online within 15 days, it is not subject to the one-month time limit. The deadline for paying fines is 15 days after receiving the notification. Typically, traffic police send registered mail, allowing the tracking of when the user receives the notification.
Last month, I had an experience where I was driving at 60 km/h on a national highway with a speed limit of 30 km/h, exceeding the limit by 50%. The speed camera caught me, and I was fined 1,000 yuan in cash and had 6 points deducted from my driver's license. Thinking back, it still hurts. Speeding not only results in heavy fines but can also lead to license suspension or even accidents. After that incident, I became much more cautious. I now use my phone's navigation to remind myself not to speed—going too fast increases braking distance, making it easier to rear-end pedestrians or electric bikes. National highways have complex traffic, and a moment of carelessness can lead to trouble. I advise everyone not to follow my example—pay attention to speed limit signs, as safety comes first. If you do get fined, you’ll have to spend a whole day dealing with the traffic police, which is a huge hassle.
