What speed is considered exceeding the 70 km/h limit?
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If the speed limit is 70 km/h, any speed above 70 is considered speeding. Exceeding the prescribed speed limit constitutes speeding, and traffic laws stipulate that exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% is a violation. Additional information on speeding from traffic regulations is as follows: 1. Motor vehicles driving on roads must not exceed the maximum speed indicated by speed limit signs. On roads without speed limit signs, a safe speed should be maintained. 2. On roads with two or more motor vehicle lanes in the same direction, the left lane is the fast lane and the right lane is the slow lane. Vehicles in the fast lane should drive at the speed prescribed for the fast lane, and vehicles that cannot reach the prescribed speed of the fast lane should drive in the slow lane.
To be honest, after driving for so many years, I always have to be careful not to go too fast on roads with a 70 km/h speed limit. Generally, exceeding 77 or 80 km/h is considered speeding because many places have a 10% tolerance for speed cameras. If you go over 85 km/h, you're likely to get caught and fined, and may even get penalty points. Speeding is no trivial matter—in an emergency, braking distance increases significantly and reaction time shortens. I once had a friend who got into an accident due to speeding. I recommend keeping your speed under 70 km/h—it saves fuel and is safer, giving you more time to handle unexpected situations.
As someone who frequently pays attention to traffic regulations, I believe speeding has clear boundaries. When the speed limit is 70 km/h, exceeding 77 km/h is generally considered a speeding violation by law, as many regions in China adopt a 10% tolerance standard. Fines for speeding range from 200 yuan to over 1,000 yuan, with potential demerit points depending on road surveillance. Most importantly, don't take chances—every instance of speeding increases accident risks. Whether you're a novice or experienced driver, regularly check your speedometer's accuracy to avoid misjudgments and trouble.
