What to Do If You Exceed the Speed Limit in a 40 km/h Zone?
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No fine, no points deducted, traffic police will issue a warning. A ticket with 0 points, failure to handle it will prevent passing the annual inspection. Not exceeding 20 km/h, fined, 3 points deducted. Not exceeding 50 km/h, 6 points deducted. Fined, 12 points deducted.
I've been there before - got caught doing 5 km/h over the limit in my neighborhood. Here's the drill: immediately ease off the accelerator and brake gently (no slamming!). Pull over somewhere safe to check for warning lights on the dash. Nowadays speed cameras are crazy sensitive nationwide - you'll usually see the violation on the 12123 app by next day. My advice? Handle it proactively; paying fines and deducting points via the app beats waiting for paper tickets. The real lesson? Always drive with navigation showing speed limits and train yourself to glance at the speedometer in urban areas. Since adopting these habits, I've kept a clean record for two years running.
The first reaction must be to slow down to a safe speed, then find a place to stop the car safely. Areas with a speed limit of 40 are usually near schools or residential areas, and if an accident happens, it's not just about fines and points. The handling depends on local policies—some places only issue a warning for first-time speeding within 20%, but don't count on luck. The key is to reflect on why you were speeding: Were you distracted by your phone? Or in a hurry? I always leave an extra ten minutes before heading out, so there's less pressure and naturally, I drive more steadily. Remember, safety always comes first.
