Will speeding at the starting point of highway section speed measurement result in penalty points?
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Speeding at the starting point of highway section speed measurement will not result in penalty points. Section speed measurement: It involves setting up two adjacent monitoring points on the same road section. The principle is to calculate the average speed of the vehicle on that section based on the time it takes to pass the two monitoring points, and then determine whether the vehicle has violated the speed limit according to the set standard for that section. Maximum speed in section speed measurement: If the maximum speed in section speed measurement exceeds its average speed, for example, 80, whether this will result in a fine depends on whether the speeding is captured by the speed measurement equipment. If captured, a fine will be imposed; if not, and the average speed is lower than the set section speed, no fine will be imposed.
I also pondered this issue when driving long distances on the highway before. The principle of average speed measurement is to calculate the average speed from point A to point B, but the starting point camera still measures speed individually. If you're caught speeding at the starting point, you'll definitely get points deducted and fined. Speeding on the highway can result in 3 to 12 penalty points, and exceeding the limit by 20% will at least incur a 200-yuan fine and 3 points. Once, my friend floored the accelerator at the starting point, and although the average speed didn't exceed the limit, the initial burst of speed got him fined. So don't assume the starting point doesn't monitor speed—maintain a steady speed as soon as you enter the camera's coverage area. Safety first, and sticking to the speed limit is the most worry-free approach.
According to our fleet's veteran drivers, speeding at the starting point of highway section speed monitoring will definitely trigger penalties. Exceeding the limit by less than 10% may result in a warning, over 10% will certainly incur demerit points, and exceeding 50% leads to immediate license revocation. Nowadays, cameras are extremely sensitive - even a slight overspeed at the starting point gets captured, with the system automatically recording the violation. It's advisable to slow down before entering monitored sections rather than gambling with luck. Personally, I always use navigation with real-time alerts on highways to avoid speeding tickets - after all, losing points means having to retake the theoretical test, which is just troublesome.
When I first got my driver's license, my instructor reminded me: speeding at the start of a highway speed zone still results in penalties. The initial speed checkpoint is calculated independently, and exceeding the limit will be penalized according to speeding standards, typically starting with a 3-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. The key is to maintain a consistent speed throughout the entire stretch—avoid sudden acceleration at the start or finish, as it easily triggers violations. Develop the habit of checking speed limit signs in advance and drive accordingly—it's safer and saves money.
