Will a car be penalized with demerit points for speeding less than 10%?
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A car speeding less than 10% will not incur demerit points. Below is the relevant information on speeding penalties: 1. For speed limits below 50 km/h: Speeding between 10% and less than 20% results in a fine of 50 RMB. Speeding more than 20% but less than 50% over the limit incurs a fine of 100 RMB. Speeding more than 50% but less than 70% over the limit results in a fine of 300 RMB. Speeding more than 70% over the limit incurs a fine of 500 RMB. 2. For speed limits between 50 km/h and 80 km/h: Speeding between 10% and less than 20% results in a fine of 100 RMB. Speeding more than 20% but less than 50% over the limit incurs a fine of 150 RMB. Speeding more than 50% but less than 70% over the limit results in a fine of 500 RMB. Speeding more than 70% over the limit incurs a fine of 1000 RMB.
As someone who drives frequently, I have a lot of experience with this topic. Generally, speeding less than 10% in a car won’t result in penalty points, as regulations classify this as minor speeding and impose no fines or demerits. But don’t let that make you complacent! Even slight speeding can affect driving stability, especially during rain or turns, increasing the risk of losing control. I recommend using a navigation app like Baidu Maps, which provides real-time speed limit alerts to help avoid unintentional speeding. In practice, your dashboard may have slight inaccuracies—for example, showing 100 km/h when you’re actually driving at 105 km/h—so beginners should pay extra attention to calibration. Safety should always come first. While speeding under 10% won’t cost you points, if it becomes a habit and you exceed 20%, you’ll face a 3-point penalty and a fine. Regularly checking your vehicle’s condition and maintaining a safe speed is the responsible approach.
