Will I get points deducted for speeding between 10% and 20% in urban areas?
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Speeding between 10% and 20% will result in point deductions. Regulations: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 20% but less than 30% will result in a fine and 6 penalty points. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 30% but less than 50% will result in a fine and 6 penalty points. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50% but less than 70% will result in a fine and 12 penalty points, and may also lead to license suspension. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 70% will result in a fine and 12 penalty points, and may also lead to license suspension. For roads with speed limits below 60 km/h, speeding less than 50% will result in a warning. Hazards of speeding: Speeding causes significant wear and tear on vehicles. High-speed operation increases the workload and stress on the vehicle, accelerating the wear and damage of components. This is particularly detrimental to the tires, causing jumpy and skidding wear, increasing friction temperature, and making the tires prone to aging and deformation, which can lead to blowout accidents.
After driving in the city for so many years, I've seen many friends get penalized for unintentionally speeding. If the speeding margin in urban areas is between 10% and 20%, for example, driving up to 72 in a 60 km/h zone, in most cases, it will result in a 3-point deduction. The rules are set by the Ministry of Transport, primarily for safety considerations. City roads are crowded with vehicles and pedestrians, and even a slight increase in speed raises the risk of scratches or rear-end collisions. I recommend that new drivers develop the habit of frequently checking the speedometer or using their phone's navigation to set speed limit alerts. Don't underestimate these 3 points—accumulating up to 12 points means having to retake the driving test, which really isn't worth it. Safety first; don't risk driving recklessly just to save a few minutes.
As a young person who often drives to and from work, I once had an urgent errand in the city and exceeded the speed limit by about 15%. As a result, I was caught by an electronic eye, deducted 3 points, and fined 200 yuan. The point deduction wasn't too impactful—just a warning at most—but if the speeding were severe, the fine could double. I learned my lesson: use cruise control more often to manage speed. In the city, roads are narrow and traffic is chaotic; driving fast actually wastes more time. Speeding between 10% and 20% in urban areas is considered a mid-level violation, and the rules are uniform. When a ticket is issued, you'll receive an SMS notifying you where the points were deducted. Don't follow my risky example; driving slower saves money and keeps you at ease.
