Will I Get Demerit Points and Fines for Speeding Between 10% and 20%?
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Speeding between 10% and 20% results in 3 demerit points and a fine, with the fine amount varying depending on the circumstances. Below is an introduction to the penalties for speeding and situations where speeding does not incur demerit points or fines. Penalty Standards for Speeding: Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles at speeds exceeding 20% above the limit on highways or urban expressways, or exceeding 50% above the limit on other roads, as well as driving other motor vehicles at speeds exceeding 50% above the limit, results in 12 demerit points. Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles at speeds exceeding but less than 20% above the limit on highways or urban expressways results in 6 demerit points. Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles on roads other than highways or urban expressways, or driving other motor vehicles at speeds exceeding 20% but less than 50% above the limit, results in 6 demerit points. Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles or hazardous material transport vehicles on roads other than highways or urban expressways, or driving other motor vehicles at speeds exceeding but less than 20% above the limit, results in 3 demerit points. Driving a motor vehicle below the minimum speed limit on a highway results in 3 demerit points. Situations Where Speeding Does Not Incur Demerit Points or Fines: Speeding by less than 50% on roads with speed limits below 60 km/h. Ordinary vehicles that exceed the speed limit by less than 10% receive a warning without penalty. For example, driving at 128 km/h on a highway with a 120 km/h limit, which is less than 7% over, does not result in demerit points or fines.
Last time I was driving on the highway, I accidentally exceeded the speed limit by 15% and got caught by an electronic eye. When the ticket arrived at my home, I saw it was 3 points deducted and a 200 yuan fine. This experience taught me that speeding between 10%-20% usually results in 3 points and a 200 yuan fine, and every camera on the road is very sensitive. I’ve developed a habit of using cruise control to maintain speed, avoiding unnecessary risks. Speeding not only burns money with fines but also increases the chance of accidents—one sudden brake could lead to trouble. I recommend that new drivers familiarize themselves with speed limit signs and keep an eye on the dashboard to avoid distractions, ensuring both savings and safety. Long-term violations and accumulated points can also affect insurance—it’s really not worth it.
Speeding, even by less than 20%, can pose safety hazards. Higher speeds increase braking distances, making it harder to handle sudden road situations. Regulations typically penalize such speeding with 3 demerit points and a 200-yuan fine, so I always remind myself to follow the rules while driving. Once, on a rainy day, I sped 15% over the limit on the highway, causing my car to skid and nearly crash. Since then, I've relied on real-time speed alerts from navigation apps. Safety is more important than anything—taking a bit more time to avoid speeding saves both peace of mind and money. With dense electronic surveillance on roads, fines can quickly add up. Developing good habits is key—avoid aggressive acceleration from the start.
