What kind of road has a speed limit of 40 on the highway?
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Highways have a minimum speed limit of 60 and a maximum of 120. Under normal circumstances, the lowest limit cannot be 40. Urban roads have speed limits of 40~60 km/h; suburban roads have speed limits of 70~80 km/h; national highways, provincial roads, and other primary roads have speed limits of 80 km/h; highways generally have speed limits of 110~120 km/h. The speed limit on highways refers to not exceeding the specified speed. If the speed limit is 40, the speed cannot exceed 40. Speeding over 40 is illegal. For speeding not exceeding 50%, the fine is 2000. For speeding over 50%, the driver's license will be suspended for three months, and a fine of 2000 yuan will be imposed.
I've been driving on highways for decades and often come across these 40 mph speed limit zones. These are usually not special roads but temporarily set up areas, such as construction or maintenance sections. Workers are present there, and for safety reasons, the speed limit is reduced to 40 to prevent accidents. Sometimes, it's an accident scene where the police have set up low-speed limit signs. I remember once driving out of town when the highway suddenly had a 40 mph limit—it turned out to be road repairs with potholes everywhere. Such roads are rare on highways, but whenever they appear, I always slow down, turn on my hazard lights, and remind myself not to speed. Hitting something would be a real hassle. Drivers must always pay attention to road signs; speed limit changes on highways are common, and relying solely on navigation can lead to tickets. From a safety perspective, low speed limits save many lives, especially at night or in poor visibility. In short, when encountering such sections, don't rush—just maintain a steady speed.
