Will I definitely get points deducted for driving at 100 km/h in an 80 km/h speed-limited highway tunnel?
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Points will be deducted. Driving at 100 km/h in an 80 km/h speed-limited zone on the highway is definitely considered speeding. If there are signs indicating a speed limit of 80 km/h on a particular section of the highway, drivers must not exceed 80 km/h. Below is more related information: Relevant laws and regulations: According to Article 78 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Highways shall indicate the speed limits for each lane. The maximum speed shall not exceed 120 km/h, and the minimum speed shall not be lower than 60 km/h. On highways, the maximum speed for small passenger vehicles shall not exceed 120 km/h, for other motor vehicles shall not exceed 100 km/h, and for motorcycles shall not exceed 80 km/h.
Driving at 100 km/h in an 80 km/h speed-limited highway tunnel may not necessarily result in penalty points, but it carries significant risks. I once made this mistake during a long-distance trip, exceeding the speed limit by 25%. According to Chinese traffic regulations, speeding between 20%-50% incurs 6 penalty points and a 200 RMB fine. However, getting penalized depends on luck—there might be surveillance cameras or police patrols in the tunnel. If not caught on camera, you might get away with it. But I must warn you: tunnels are unique environments with narrow lanes and changing lighting conditions. At 100 km/h, even hard braking may not stop the car in time, and if an accident occurs, insurance might not cover it. My personal lesson learned is to develop the habit of checking navigation alerts. Now, I rely on real-time speed limit warnings from mobile maps to avoid pitfalls. Safety is more important—tunnels are high-risk zones for accidents. Let’s not gamble with our lives for speed. Driving slowly is the smarter choice.