Will a 30 km/h speed limit on highways actually be monitored by speed cameras?
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Highway speed limits of 30 km/h will not be monitored by speed cameras, as regulations generally prohibit the installation of mobile speed monitoring devices on road sections with speed limits below 50 km/h (exclusive). If a motor vehicle violates the speed limit but exceeds it by no more than 10% without causing any consequences, traffic authorities will issue a warning under the following circumstances: 1. Vehicles exceeding the speed limit by less than 50% on roads with speed limits below 60 km/h; 2. Medium or large passenger trucks, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% on roads other than highways or urban expressways; 3. Vehicles other than medium or large passenger trucks, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles exceeding the speed limit by less than 10%; 4. Vehicles driving on highways at speeds less than 20% below the specified speed limit.
I've been driving for over a decade, and recently encountered a 30 km/h speed limit zone in a highway construction area. That stretch was really narrow, with construction vehicles all around – driving too fast could lead to a serious accident if you hit something. I spotted a speed camera set up by the roadside, and it was definitely catching speeding vehicles. The low speed limit is there to protect both workers and drivers, and police often deploy speed monitoring devices in these temporary zones to prevent accidents. Later, I checked the news and learned that speeding fines in such highway zones are standard practice – don’t assume low limits mean lax enforcement. In fact, high-risk areas are monitored even more strictly. My advice? Just slow down honestly in these situations. Using navigation with real-time alerts can be a big help, and making it a habit saves trouble. At the end of the day, safety comes first—don’t risk speeding. A fine is a minor issue, but your life isn’t.
