Will I be fined for driving at 90 km/h when the minimum speed limit on the highway is 100 km/h?
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You will be fined for driving at 90 km/h when the minimum speed limit on the highway is 100 km/h. Highway: A highway, also known as an expressway, is a road specifically designed for high-speed vehicle traffic. The definition of a highway varies across different countries, regions, and academic fields. According to China's 'Technical Standard of Highway Engineering' (JTGB01-2014), a highway is a multi-lane road exclusively for motor vehicles, with separate lanes for different directions and full access control. Advantages of highways: Increased driving speed: Highways are straight with no intersections, allowing speeds from a minimum of 80 km/h to over 120 km/h, saving travel time. Enhanced traffic efficiency: A standard four-lane highway can handle up to 50,000 vehicles per day, equivalent to the capacity of 5 to 16 ordinary roads. Reduced transportation costs: Highways allow for faster and uninterrupted travel, reducing vehicle fuel consumption and freight costs by 25% to 42% and 53% per kilometer, respectively, compared to ordinary roads. Fewer traffic accidents: Reports from various countries indicate that highways reduce accident rates by 56% to 89% compared to other main roads, with accident costs decreasing by 30% per 100 million kilometers. Conservation of land resources: Although a single highway occupies more land than an ordinary road, when considering traffic volume distribution, every 100 kilometers can save 400 hectares of land.
I remember when I first started driving, there was a minimum speed limit of 100 km/h on the highway. Thinking it was safer, I drove at 90 km/h and ended up being pulled over by traffic police and fined. It was a real lesson. The officer explained that driving too slowly can disrupt traffic behind you and easily cause rear-end collisions, especially during heavy traffic. The minimum speed limit on highways is designed to maintain smooth traffic flow and safe distances between vehicles. Otherwise, with everyone speeding up and slowing down unpredictably, accident rates would skyrocket. I learned my lesson and now stick to around 105 km/h—neither speeding nor lagging behind. I also make sure to remind my newbie friends not to make the same mistake. Remember, fines can start from a few hundred yuan and may also affect your driver's license points. It's not worth the risk.
