Will I get points deducted for driving at 93 in an 80-speed-limit tunnel?
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Tunnels with an 80 km/h speed limit will result in penalty points for driving at 93 km/h. Relevant penalties: Exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% will not result in penalties; vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 10% to less than 20% will be fined and receive 3 penalty points; vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 20% to less than 30% will be fined and receive 6 penalty points; vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 30% to less than 50% will face heavy fines and receive 6 penalty points. Precautions for driving in tunnels: The dim lighting inside tunnels causes a visual adaptation effect for drivers entering or exiting, reducing visibility. Driving at excessive speeds significantly increases the risk of traffic accidents.
Driving at 93 km/h in an 80 km/h tunnel zone will indeed result in penalty points. I always remind myself to obey traffic rules when driving. According to traffic regulations, exceeding the speed limit by 10% to 20% constitutes a violation. In this case, 93 km/h is 13 km/h over, approximately 16.25% above the limit, which falls within the 10%-20% speeding range. Typically, this would be captured by speed cameras, resulting in 3 penalty points and a 200 RMB fine. Tunnels are inherently darker with walls on both sides, making it harder to maintain control at higher speeds and increasing the risk of collisions or rear-end accidents. I believe the speed monitoring systems are highly sensitive—once they detect speeding, the violation is directly recorded in the system, and the ticket may arrive at your home in a few days. It's a good habit to frequently check the speedometer, especially slowing down to below 80 km/h before entering a tunnel, while maintaining a safe distance to avoid accidents. If you do get fined, handle it promptly—don't delay. With only 12 total points on your license, losing them all would lead to revocation, which simply isn’t worth it.
After years of driving, I believe going 93 in an 80 km/h tunnel will definitely result in penalty points. Tunnels have special conditions with poor lighting and many curves, where higher speeds reduce reaction time. Exceeding by 13 km/h at 93 km/h counts as a moderate speeding violation. I recall the rule: exceeding by 10%-20% means 3 penalty points and a fine. I've seen cases where friends got automatically ticketed by the system for this. When coaching beginners, I always stress maintaining tunnel speed without rushing—using cruise control for steadiness is better. Penalty points are minor; safety comes first. Losing control could cause chain collisions—regret would come too late. I recommend developing the habit of early deceleration to reduce risks.
