What speed is considered exceeding the limit when the speed limit is 80?

[VanPreston]

Exceeding the speed limit of 80 km/h by any amount is considered speeding. Speeding is a traffic violation. Below are detailed explanations regarding vehicle violations: Overview: Vehicle violations refer to motor vehicles violating the Road Traffic Safety Law and traffic management regulations. Penalties for vehicle violations include warnings, fines (vehicle impoundment), temporary suspension of driver's license, revocation of driver's license, cancellation of driver's license, administrative detention, and criminal liability for acts constituting crimes. Legal Basis: According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," traffic management departments of public security organs and their traffic police officers should promptly correct road traffic safety violations. Penalties for road traffic safety violations should be imposed based on facts and relevant provisions of this law.

[McJune]

When the speed limit is set at 80 kilometers per hour, the direct definition of speeding is driving faster than 80 km/h. From the perspective of traffic regulations, most regions consider exceeding the speed limit as a violation. However, in enforcement practices, there is often a buffer zone—for instance, speeding less than 10% might only result in a warning rather than a penalty. This means driving around 88 km/h could potentially avoid fines, but safe driving advice recommends staying within 80 km/h. Why is this? Having driven for decades, I’ve seen too many accidents caused by even slight speeding, especially on slippery roads or curves, where just a bit faster can easily lead to loss of control. So don’t take the risk—develop the habit of checking your speedometer, and using cruise control can help.

[StSarah]

I find this question quite practical. As someone who frequently drives long distances, I can share my perspective. A speed limit of 80 means you shouldn't exceed that number, but in reality, due to equipment tolerances, police might let you pass at 83-84 km/h. Fixed speed cameras, however, are precise and can capture you even slightly over the limit. At what point does speeding start getting penalized? Typically, enforcement begins at a 10% threshold—for example, exceeding 80 km/h by 8 km would warrant a fine. I personally rely on real-time alerts from my car's navigation system to avoid unintentional acceleration. From a safety standpoint, speeding increases collision risks, especially for novice drivers on highways who may overlook time buffers, leading to more rear-end accidents.

[KingMarie]

From a vehicle technology perspective, speeding issues involve instrument accuracy. When the speed limit is 80 km/h, if the speedometer shows over 80, it indicates speeding, but it may be a few kilometers higher than the actual speed. So driving at 81-82 might not actually exceed the limit, but don't rely on this. In actual law enforcement, for example, detection equipment on highways has minimal error, and driving over 85 could result in penalties. I always check tire pressure and brake systems when driving, because poor vehicle condition affects handling, making speeding even more dangerous in rainy weather.