What is the penalty for driving at 70 km/h on a highway ramp with a speed limit of 40 km/h?
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Driving at 70 km/h on a highway ramp with a speed limit of 40 km/h will result in a fine of 500 yuan. The following are the relevant regulations: 1. Warning: Speed exceeds the speed limit by less than 10%. 2. A fine of 50 yuan: On roads with a speed limit below 50 km/h, speed exceeds the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20%. 3. A fine of 100 yuan: Speed exceeds the speed limit by more than 20% but less than 50%, or on roads with a speed limit between 50 km/h and 80 km/h, speed exceeds the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20%. 4. A fine of 300 yuan: Speed exceeds the speed limit by more than 50% but less than 70%. 5. A fine of 500 yuan: Speed exceeds the speed limit by 70%.
A few days ago, my buddy got busted on the ramp—speeding over 30 km/h is considered serious. This falls under the 50% to 70% over-speed category, which means 12 demerit points and a fine ranging from 500 to 2,000 yuan according to traffic laws. However, penalties vary by province. For example, Guangdong imposes a flat 1,000-yuan fine and 6 points, while Zhejiang might go for the maximum penalty. Heads up: those sudden overhead gantry speed cameras on ramps are the easiest to miss, and some areas even combine them with average speed checks. Going over 70% is even riskier—your license could be suspended for half a year. Keep an eye on your 12123 app; if you weren’t pulled over, you’ll get an SMS within 7 days. Next time, take it easy on curves—safety first.
