How much can you exceed the 80 km/h average speed limit?
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Exceeding the 80 km/h average speed limit by less than 10% will only result in a warning without penalty. However, it is advised that drivers do not speed, as average speed enforcement zones are not solely based on calculating average speed. These zones often include additional mobile speed cameras or fixed speed cameras. If a driver accidentally exceeds the speed limit by more than 10%, they will face fines and penalty points. Average speed enforcement works by calculating the average speed over a set distance. By measuring the distance and the time taken to travel between two fixed points, authorities can determine if a vehicle has exceeded the speed limit. Traffic police set up two fixed points on the road. When a vehicle passes point A, the vehicle recognition system immediately captures the vehicle's information, including the license plate number, passing time, close-up and panoramic images of the vehicle. When the vehicle passes point B, completing the designated distance, the system again collects the vehicle's passing information.
I drive frequently, and discussing how much you can exceed the 80 km/h speed limit in average speed monitoring zones requires caution. Strictly speaking, speeding is illegal—there's no law that permits it. However, in reality, many areas have some tolerance, such as not fining for speeds within 10% over the limit, meaning an average speed of up to 88 km/h. Still, I never recommend testing the limits because average speed monitoring calculates your speed over the entire stretch. If you speed at the start and slow down later, you can still get caught if the average exceeds 80 km/h. The risks aren’t just fines or penalty points—there’s also safety: longer braking distances and higher accident risks. I remember once when my navigation warned of slippery roads, and I nearly rear-ended another car—all because I was driving slightly too fast. It’s best to stick to 80 km/h or below. Keep your car well-maintained, and don’t fully trust the speedometer—some older cars have inaccuracies that can lead to unintentional speeding. You won’t save much time, so why risk your life? Safety first is what truly matters.
