Will speeding on the highway be captured by cameras?
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Speeding will be captured by cameras. Article 78 of the Regulations states that highways should indicate the speed limits for each lane. The maximum speed must not exceed 120 km/h, and the minimum speed must not be lower than 60 km/h. On highways, the maximum speed for small passenger vehicles must not exceed 120 km/h, while other motor vehicles must not exceed 100 km/h, and motorcycles must not exceed 80 km/h. The penalties and demerit points for speeding on highways for ordinary vehicles are as follows: 1. Speeding within 10% of the speed limit will not be penalized for now; 2. Speeding over 10% but under 20% of the speed limit will result in a fine of 50 RMB and 3 demerit points; 3. Speeding over 20% but under 30% of the speed limit will result in a fine of 50 RMB and 6 demerit points; 4. Speeding over 30% but under 50% of the speed limit will result in a fine of 200 RMB and 6 demerit points; 5. Speeding over 50% but under 70% of the speed limit will result in a fine of 1,000 RMB and 12 demerit points, and may also lead to the revocation of the driver's license; 6. Speeding over 70% of the speed limit will result in a fine of 2,000 RMB and 12 demerit points, and may also lead to the revocation of the driver's license. On roads with a speed limit below 60 km/h, speeding under 50% will result in a warning.
I was once caught speeding by an electronic eye on the highway, resulting in a fine and penalty points. Nowadays, highways are mostly equipped with various cameras, with fixed ones commonly found at bridge entrances—flashing lights indicate a photo is being taken. Mobile speed detection police cars often hide by the roadside, snapping photos the moment you exceed the speed limit. I believe speeding not only carries a high risk of being caught but is also unsafe. A colleague of mine once crashed after speeding 50% over the limit, totaling his car and nearly causing serious injury. When driving, I always stick to the speed limit and use navigation apps for real-time alerts on speed traps to avoid surprises. Safe driving is paramount—don’t risk it just to save a little time.
