Will driving at 90 km/h in the leftmost lane on the highway result in penalty points?
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Whether driving at 90 km/h in the leftmost lane on the highway will result in penalty points depends on the speed of the vehicle. The leftmost lane is typically the fastest lane. On a three-lane highway, vehicles should drive at 110 km/h or above, while on a two-lane highway, the speed must be 100 km/h or above. If a vehicle drives slowly in the left lane for an extended period, it may endanger the safety of following vehicles and result in a penalty of 3 points and a fine of 200 yuan. Additional information: 1. Legal provisions: According to the "Traffic Safety Law," driving 20% below the minimum speed limit will result in 3 penalty points and a fine of 200 yuan. Driving 10% or more above the maximum speed limit will result in 3 penalty points and a fine of 200 yuan, while driving 50% or more above the maximum speed limit will result in 12 penalty points and the revocation of the driver's license. 2. Middle lane: The speed limit for the middle lane on the highway is between 90 km/h and 110 km/h. Even if the maximum speed limit on the highway is 120 km/h, the speed in the middle lane must not exceed 110 km/h. Driving at 120 km/h in the middle lane exceeds the 10% tolerance above the speed limit and is considered speeding, resulting in 3 penalty points and a fine of 200 yuan.
I've been driving for over a decade, and driving at 90 km/h in the leftmost lane on the highway could actually get you penalized. That lane is the overtaking lane, and according to regulations, the speed shouldn't be too low—generally, it should be at least 100 km/h or more. Driving at 90 is too slow and can easily be considered as low-speed driving or occupying the overtaking lane, which not only hinders others from overtaking but also increases the risk of rear-end collisions. Traffic police will directly fine you 200 yuan and deduct 3 points for this—no joke. I've seen several cases where drivers were penalized for low speed, and it even caused major traffic jams. Remember, on highways with heavy traffic, maintaining a reasonable speed is crucial for safety. After overtaking, promptly return to the right lane—don't lazily hog the overtaking lane. New drivers learning this trick can save themselves a lot of trouble.
