Will I be penalized for driving at 75 in a 70 speed limit zone?
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Driving at 75 in a 70 speed limit zone, which is less than 10% over the speed limit, currently does not incur penalties. Below are the standards for speeding penalties and the hazards of speeding: Speeding Penalty Standards: Speeding less than 10% results only in a warning, with no points deducted or fines imposed. Speeding between 10% and 20% incurs a 3-point deduction and a corresponding fine. Speeding between 20% and 50% results in a 6-point deduction and a corresponding fine. Speeding over 50% leads to a 12-point deduction, a corresponding fine, and revocation of the driver's license. Hazards of Speeding: Speeding affects the safety performance of the vehicle. It disrupts the vehicle's operational indices in specific environments, increases the vehicle's workload and stress, and accelerates wear and damage to components. This is particularly detrimental to the tires, causing not only jump and skid wear but also raising friction temperatures, which can lead to rapid aging and deformation of the tires, increasing the risk of blowouts. Speeding also impairs the driver's ability to react promptly and accurately.