What is the penalty for driving at 65 km/h in a 50 km/h urban speed limit zone?
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Driving at 65 km/h in a 50 km/h urban speed limit zone will result in a fine and 6 demerit points. Motor vehicles must not exceed the speed indicated by traffic signs or markings on the road. Demerit point standards for speeding violations: Speeding within 10% of the speed limit: Warning issued. Fine and 3 demerit points: Speeding between 10%-20% above the limit: Fine and 3 demerit points. Fine and 6 demerit points: Speeding between 20%-50% above the limit: Fine and 6 demerit points. Speeding over 50% above limit: Exceeding speed limit by more than 50% may result in license suspension and fine. Demerit point standards for wrong-way driving: 12 demerit points for any of the following violations: Reversing, driving against traffic flow, or making U-turns across median dividers on expressways. 3 demerit points for any of the following violations: Improper overtaking, failure to yield, or driving against traffic flow. Penalties for wrong-way driving under Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: Warnings or fines for violating road traffic regulations.
I see it's quite common in urban areas where the speed limit is 50 km/h but people drive at 65 km/h, exceeding by 15 km/h, which is roughly 30% over the limit. Usually, this gets caught by speed cameras or traffic police on-site. The base fine is around 200 yuan, and typically 3 points are deducted from the license. The exact penalty depends on local regulations—some cities impose heavier fines, possibly up to 300 yuan. I got caught once for driving a bit too fast near a school and missing the speed limit sign. Speeding like this not only hurts your wallet but also poses serious safety risks, especially in crowded urban areas with lots of pedestrians and vehicles, increasing the chances of hitting someone or rear-ending another car. Next time, I recommend using your phone's navigation speed limit alerts or making a habit of checking your dashboard to avoid paying a steep price for rushing. With over a decade of driving experience, my takeaway is that driving slower brings more peace of mind.
