Will I be penalized for speeding in temporary speed limit zones during highway construction?

[AdrianFitz]

In principle, you will not be penalized if not captured by speed cameras or caught on-site for violations, but it is recommended to adhere to the temporary speed limits. Below is relevant information: 1. Definition of speed limit: Speed limit generally refers to the regulation of vehicle speed within a specified numerical range over a certain distance of road. Its primary purpose is to preemptively alert drivers to reasonably control their speed in subsequent sections of the road ahead, thereby preventing the dangers of speeding. Speed limits are an indispensable and most crucial aspect of road transport safety. 2. Definition of speeding: Speeding refers to a driver operating a vehicle at a speed that exceeds the legal or regulatory prescribed limits during travel.

[LaLily]

As a veteran driver with hundreds of thousands of kilometers on highways, I must say speeding in temporary speed limit zones will definitely get you fined. Last week on the Beijing-Tibet Expressway during roadworks, the speed limit signs clearly showed 80 km/h, yet several cars zoomed past me. By the service area, I saw them all pulled over receiving tickets. The deadliest part is mobile speed cameras hidden behind construction zones, plus numerous fixed cameras. Speeding under 10% might get you just a warning, but exceed 20% and you'll surely get points deducted plus fines. The real danger is construction zones often have loose gravel and potholes - sudden lane changes by vehicles ahead are extremely hazardous. Just yesterday there was news about a rear-end collision. Safe driving is far more important than saving time.

[SanGenesis]

Frequent long-distance drivers all know that you should never speed during highway construction periods. Last year, I learned this the hard way on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway—thinking the temporary speed limit was just for show, only to receive a ticket three days later with 3 points deducted and a 200-yuan fine. Nowadays, electronic police are incredibly efficient, with mobile speed cameras equipped with solar panels placed right next to traffic cones. The real issue is safety—suddenly narrowed lanes piled with construction materials are hazardous. Once, a truck in front of me braked hard, and I came within half a meter of hitting the barrier. My advice: turn on navigation early for speed limit alerts and keep your foot lightly on the brake, ready to react. In fact, maintaining a controlled speed doesn’t slow you down—dealing with an accident wastes far more time.

[GarrettMarie]

According to the new traffic regulations, temporary speed limit signs hold the same validity as permanent ones. Exceeding the speed limit by less than 20% typically results in a warning or a 200 yuan fine, while exceeding by 20% to 50% incurs 6 penalty points and a 500 yuan fine. In March this year, during an actual test on the Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway, driving at 75 km/h in a 60 km/h zone triggered a speed camera. Key points to note: patrol vehicles frequently monitor emergency lanes in construction zones, and camera density has doubled. Extra caution is required for safety as road surfaces often have steel plate joints and scattered debris. My practice is to ease off the accelerator at the first warning sign and maintain a safe 60 km/h distance. After all, construction workers are present on-site, and excessive speed risks gravel projection that could harm them.