Will I get points deducted for driving at 72 in a 60 speed limit zone?
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No points will be deducted. The relevant regulations on speeding are as follows; 1. Calculation method; (70-60)÷60≍16.67%, which means it does not exceed 20%. 2. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses", the penalty for speeding less than 20% is as follows; Driving medium-sized or above passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles on highways or urban expressways exceeding the speed limit by less than 20% will result in 6 points deducted. Driving medium-sized or above passenger or cargo vehicles or hazardous material transport vehicles on roads other than highways or urban expressways, or driving other motor vehicles exceeding the speed limit by less than 20% will result in 3 points deducted.
Of course, points might be deducted. I've been driving for decades and have seen plenty of speeding incidents on the road. The speed limit is 60, but driving at 72 means exceeding it by 12 km/h, which is a 20% increase. In many places, this kind of speeding can be caught by cameras, and the police will deduct points. Typically, the rule is that exceeding the speed limit by 20% but less than 50% results in a 3-point deduction and a fine of around 200 yuan. A friend of mine was penalized for a similar situation. However, the more critical issue is safety: higher speeds increase braking distance, and if something happens, regret won't help. Once, I was in a hurry and drove too fast, almost hitting the car in front—it still gives me chills thinking about it. So, it's better to drive steadily; risking it just to save a few minutes isn't worth it.
