Will I Get Demerit Points for Speeding 20%?
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Speeding by 20% will result in demerit points. Below are the relevant penalties for speeding: 1. Exceeding the speed limit by less than 10%: A warning will be issued. 2. Speeding by less than 20%: 3 demerit points and a fine of 200 RMB. Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, or hazardous material transport vehicles on roads other than highways or urban expressways at a speed exceeding the limit by less than 20%, or driving other motor vehicles at a speed exceeding the limit by less than 20%, will result in 3 demerit points. Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles on highways or urban expressways at a speed exceeding the limit by 20% or more, or driving on roads other than highways or urban expressways at a speed exceeding the limit by 50% or more, as well as driving other motor vehicles at a speed exceeding the limit by 50% or more, will result in 12 demerit points.
I remember I was once caught speeding 20% over the limit and indeed got points deducted. On China's highways, exceeding the speed limit by 20% typically results in 6 penalty points and a fine of several hundred yuan. That time, I accidentally drove too fast on the highway, got pulled over by the police, they checked the dashboard records, and directly deducted my points. Speeding is very dangerous and can easily lead to accidents. I've seen many people share similar experiences in car enthusiast groups. So now I pay extra attention to my speed, especially in speed-limited zones where I use my phone's navigation alert feature. Besides point deductions and fines, severe speeding could even lead to license suspension. I suggest everyone strictly adhere to traffic rules - safe driving is what matters most. Don't be like me who only learned the lesson after suffering the consequences. Developing good driving habits can prevent many troubles.
