The limits in China at a glance, and what Ghost knows about the cameras there.
Ghost editorial teamLast updated:
Yes, there are speed cameras in China. Ghost knows 339 of them. Cars are limited to 50 km/h in built-up areas in China, and motorways are set at 120 km/h.
General speed limits for cars in China
Road type
Cars
Built-up areas
50 km/h
Outside built-up areas
70 km/h
Motorways
120 km/h
Driving side
Right
The sign on the road always applies.
Local authorities can change these limits, so the posted sign always applies.
Cameras in the Ghost database
Speed cameras: 331
Red-light cameras: 8
Questions and answers
Are there speed cameras in China?
Yes, there are speed cameras in China. Ghost knows 339 of them.
What is the speed limit in China?
Cars are limited to 50 km/h in built-up areas in China, and motorways are set at 120 km/h.
Do they use km/h or mph in China?
Speed limits in China are posted in km/h.
Which side of the road do you drive on in China?
You drive on the right in China.
Does Ghost work in China?
Yes. Ghost warns you about known fixed speed cameras and average-speed zones in China, and the data stays on your phone when the signal drops.
