What is the penalty for speeding between 10% and 20% on the highway?
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Exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20% results in a fine of 50 RMB and 3 demerit points. Below are the fine standards for motor vehicle speeding: 1. On roads with a speed limit below 50 km/h: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20% incurs a 50 RMB fine; exceeding by more than 20% but less than 50% incurs a 100 RMB fine; exceeding by more than 50% but less than 70% incurs a 300 RMB fine; exceeding by 70% or more incurs a 500 RMB fine. 2. On roads with a speed limit between 50 km/h and 80 km/h: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20% incurs a 100 RMB fine; exceeding by more than 20% but less than 50% incurs a 150 RMB fine; exceeding by more than 50% but less than 70% incurs a 500 RMB fine; exceeding by 70% or more incurs a 1000 RMB fine. 3. On roads with a speed limit between 80 km/h and 100 km/h: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 20% incurs a 150 RMB fine; exceeding by more than 20% but less than 50% incurs a 200 RMB fine; exceeding by more than 50% but less than 70% incurs a 1000 RMB fine; exceeding by 70% or more incurs a 1500 RMB fine.
Last time I was in a hurry on the highway and exceeded the speed limit by about 15%, got caught by the police, fined 200 yuan with 3 demerit points—a profound lesson. The weather wasn’t great that day, with light rain, and I didn’t notice my speed when overtaking, almost couldn’t brake in time. After the demerit points, my insurance premium increased by nearly 200 yuan the next year, and I had to make an extra trip for the annual inspection. Now I’ve learned my lesson, using cruise control to stay within the speed limit—safe and worry-free. Even slightly exceeding the speed limit on the highway significantly increases accident risks; the design speed is carefully calculated, especially dangerous on curves. In short, don’t rush to save a few minutes; safety first is more important than anything.
