Will driving 50% over the speed limit result in license revocation?
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Driving 50% over the speed limit will result in license revocation. Here are the relevant details: 1. Relevant penalties: If a motor vehicle exceeds the prescribed speed limit by 50%, the public security traffic management department will impose a fine ranging from 200 to 2,000 yuan and deduct 12 points from the driver's license. 2. Precautions: Article 42 of the Road Traffic Safety Law stipulates that motor vehicles driving on the road must not exceed the maximum speed indicated by speed limit signs. On roads without speed limit signs, drivers should maintain a safe speed. When driving at night, on dangerous road sections, or under adverse weather conditions such as sandstorms, hail, rain, snow, fog, or icy roads, drivers should reduce their speed.
I've come across quite a few people asking about this, thinking that speeding over 50% doesn't necessarily lead to immediate license suspension, but it's actually quite risky. Based on my years of driving experience in China, exceeding the speed limit by more than 50% usually results in 12 demerit points first, which pretty much means a temporary license suspension—you'll have to retake the course and exam to get it back. In particularly severe cases, like continuous speeding on highways or at night, the police might directly suspend the license for several months or even longer. The fine alone can range from a few hundred to two thousand yuan, and the safety risks are even greater, as the car can easily lose control and cause accidents. My advice is not to test your luck in heavy traffic areas, use navigation speed limit alerts as a precaution, and keeping an eye on your speed daily can save you a lot of trouble.
