Will speeding between 10% and 20% over the limit on ordinary roads result in penalty points or fines?
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Speeding between 10% and 20% over the limit on ordinary roads results in 3 penalty points and a fine. According to Section 2 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: Article 42 of the Motor Vehicle Traffic Regulations states that motor vehicles driving on roads must not exceed the maximum speed indicated by speed limit signs. On road sections without speed limit signs, a safe speed should be maintained. Notes on speeding: Speeding less than 10% over the limit is not penalized, or may result in a warning, which is a relatively light penalty. Speeding is dangerous, and even speeding less than 10% over the limit is still a traffic violation. For speeding offenses, exceeding the speed limit by more than 10% results in penalties that become more severe with higher speeds. Speeding more than 50% over the limit results in 12 penalty points at once.
I remember last week when I was driving on a suburban road, the weather was nice and there were no cars around, so I unknowingly exceeded the speed limit by 15%. As a result, I was caught by a speed camera at an intersection. Soon after, I received a ticket showing a fine of 150 yuan and 3 demerit points. According to traffic rules, speeding between 10% to 20% on regular roads is clearly punishable. After checking the regulations, I found that fines typically range from 100 to 200 yuan, and 3 demerit points are mandatory. That lesson taught me a lot—now I always use my phone’s navigation or the car’s speed limit reminder feature to avoid violations. Even a slight difference in speed can lead to accidents, especially near intersections or school zones, so safety comes first. Controlling speed not only saves money and avoids fines but also protects myself and others. Developing good habits is crucial.
