Will driving below 60 on expressways result in penalty points?

[McMaya]

No penalty points will be deducted. However, if the driving speed is too slow and causes traffic congestion, traffic police will issue on-the-spot penalties. Below is an introduction to the types of expressways: 1. Express Highway: This refers to roads between highways and non-highways, commonly designed as secondary or primary highways. 2. Intercity Expressway: High-grade roads connecting two cities, which differ from highways to some extent, adopting construction standards above primary highways but below expressways. 3. Urban Expressway: Designed within cities, mainly serving internal areas of a city, adopting primary highway construction standards.

[DiJames]

I'm totally qualified to answer this question, as I just got 3 points deducted last week for this exact reason. On expressways, as long as there's no traffic jam, driving below the minimum speed limit of 60 km/h will definitely get you fined. It depends on the speed limit signs on the specific road section. For example, urban elevated roads usually have a minimum speed limit of 60-80 km/h. Once I was in a hurry and drove at 55 km/h on the airport expressway, and I got caught by a speed camera—200 yuan fine plus points deduction. The traffic police told me that driving below the speed limit affects the entire traffic flow and can easily cause rear-end collisions. Especially driving slowly in the leftmost fast lane is the most dangerous, as cars coming from behind at high speed won’t have enough time to react. So whether it's day or night, you need to keep an eye on the speedometer to avoid going below the speed limit, except during traffic jams or bad weather.

[SanMaximus]

As a seasoned driver with over a decade of experience, I must remind you that driving below 60 km/h on expressways can indeed result in penalty points. Traffic regulations clearly state that driving below the minimum speed limit constitutes a violation, typically punishable by 3 points. I once encountered road construction ahead and naturally slowed down to 55 km/h, failing to notice the signage, and was subsequently caught by a mobile speed camera. Later, I learned that even with objective reasons, as long as there's no emergency situation, you can still be fined. I recommend using a mobile navigation app with real-time traffic alerts, as the system will automatically notify you of the current minimum speed limit. It's also important to develop the habit of checking road signs regularly—for instance, a red circle with a number indicates the minimum speed limit, while a blue circle signifies the maximum speed limit.

[JulianaMarie]

My friend learned this lesson the hard way right after getting his driver's license. On his first time driving on the expressway, he was too nervous to speed up and maintained 50 km/h, only to be caught by a speed camera and deducted 3 points. In fact, the minimum speed limit on roads is designed with safety considerations—excessive speed differences can disrupt traffic flow. Driving too slowly at night is especially dangerous, as trailing vehicles may misjudge your speed. The new traffic laws impose stricter penalties for low-speed driving, with speed cameras often installed near elevated road ramps. The safest approach is to maintain a steady speed of 60-70 km/h, reducing to 50 km/h in rainy conditions if necessary, but remember to turn on hazard lights to alert following vehicles.

[Eileen]

The minimum speed limit of 60 km/h on expressways is scientifically justified. Accident rates actually increase when vehicle speeds drop below 40 km/h, especially on routes with heavy truck traffic. Data shows that 80% of rear-end collisions are caused by excessively slow leading vehicles. Traffic police monitor slow-moving vehicles using lane induction loops and cameras, triggering alerts whenever a vehicle maintains speeds below the limit for 5 consecutive seconds. Last year alone, highway patrols in our area penalized over 7,000 cases of low-speed violations. Remember - the leftmost lane has stricter requirements, with some sections posting minimum speeds of 80 km/h. Drivers needing to travel slowly should keep right and activate turn signals well in advance.