Will driving at 100 km/h in an 80 km/h speed limit zone during rain be captured by speed cameras?
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It will be captured as it exceeds the speed limit by 10%. Here are the detailed regulations for speed limits during rain: 1. Penalty rules for speeding According to Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China: If a motor vehicle driver violates road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic rules, they shall be given a warning or fined between 20 and 200 yuan. If there are other provisions in this law, the punishment shall be imposed in accordance with those provisions. 2. Demerit point rules for speeding According to Article 3 of the Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Violations: Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, or vehicles transporting hazardous materials on roads other than highways or urban expressways, or driving other motor vehicles at speeds exceeding the prescribed limit by less than 20% will result in 3 demerit points per violation.
As a veteran driver with decades of experience, I've witnessed too many consequences of speeding in the rain. Driving at 100 km/h on an 80 km/h speed limit road during rainfall is highly likely to get caught by traffic cameras. These cameras are designed to capture violations and operate normally in rainy conditions, especially fixed speed traps that don't deactivate due to weather. More critically, wet roads reduce tire traction, and exceeding the limit by 20 km/h significantly increases braking distance - a slight curve could cause loss of control. Once during a business trip, I drove slightly faster on the highway in the rain and got flashed by a camera, later receiving a ticket with penalty points. Safety demands extra caution as rain impairs visibility, shortens reaction time, and dramatically increases accident risks. I always advise new drivers to strictly follow speed limits in wet conditions rather than trying to save time.
