Will I be penalized for speeding within 10% on expressways?
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Speeding penalties on expressways: If you exceed the speed limit by less than 10%, you will not be fined but will receive 3 penalty points. Penalties for speeding: On roads with speed limits between 50 km/h and 80 km/h, if you exceed the speed limit by less than 10%, you will receive a warning. If you exceed the speed limit by 10% to less than 20%, you will be fined accordingly. Exceeding the speed limit by 20% to less than 50% will result in corresponding fines. Exceeding the speed limit by 50% to less than 70% will also lead to fines. If you exceed the speed limit by 70% or more, you will be fined accordingly. Dangers of speeding: When speeding, vehicles are often in a state of accelerating to follow or overtake other cars. Due to the close following distance, the driver's view is inevitably obstructed, leading to unclear observation and inaccurate judgment of the road ahead, resulting in high levels of blind driving. Moreover, speeding significantly reduces the driver's vision—the higher the speed, the more severe the vision impairment, greatly increasing the risk of accidents.
After driving for so many years, exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% on expressways usually doesn't result in penalty points, but it depends on the specific situation. Traffic rule enforcement varies across China, with most cities only issuing verbal warnings or educational notices for such minor speeding violations, without fines or penalty points. I once experienced driving 9% over the limit on a highway, got caught by an electronic eye, and only received a text message reminder. However, don't take it lightly, as dashboard speeds are often 3-5% lower than actual speeds, while GPS speed measurements are more accurate. I recommend developing the habit of using navigation apps to monitor speed in real-time and slowing down promptly if exceeding the limit. Safety comes first—although minor speeding may not incur points, it increases braking distance and accident risks. Frequent speeding also leads to quicker fatigue and long-term vehicle wear, especially faster engine deterioration. Remember, rules set the baseline for safety; don't constantly test the boundaries.
