What to Do If You Were Caught Driving at 70 km/h on an Off-Ramp?
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If the speed exceeds 10% or more, corresponding penalties and demerit points will be imposed. Below are the relevant details: 1. Speed exceeding 70%: If the speed exceeds the limit by more than 70% but less than 100%, 6 demerit points will be recorded, and the driver's license may be revoked. Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, or vehicles transporting hazardous materials on roads other than highways or urban expressways, or driving other vehicles at a speed exceeding the limit by less than 20%, will result in 3 demerit points. 2. Speed below 10%: Exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% will result in 3 demerit points. 3. Speed exceeding 10%: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% but less than 50% will result in 3 demerit points. 4. Speed exceeding 50%: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50% but less than 70% will result in 6 demerit points.
I also encountered a similar situation last week. When driving off the highway into the ramp, I didn’t notice the speed limit sign and was caught speeding at 70 km/h. To be honest, I was quite nervous, but experience told me the first thing to do is not to rush home and frantically check. Usually, such camera violations will be notified via SMS within one or two weeks. After receiving the ticket, you can check the details on the Traffic Management 12123 App by entering your license plate number to see the fine amount and penalty points. The speed limit on highway ramps is generally 40 to 60 km/h, so driving at 70 km/h is indeed speeding, which is very risky and can easily lead to loss of control or rollover. I suggest you reflect on your driving habits and avoid always rushing on ramps. In the future, ease off the accelerator early when exiting the highway, and gradually reduce speed to around 30 km/h using gear shifts or brakes—safety first. After the ticket arrives, pay it promptly to avoid late penalties. You can also install a dashcam to review footage and confirm whether you were actually caught, avoiding misjudgments. In short, stay calm and treat it as a lesson learned.
