Will I be caught driving at 100 km/h in an 80 km/h speed limit zone during rain?
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You will be caught as you have exceeded the speed limit by 10%. The dangers of speeding are as follows: 1. Speeding affects the safety performance of the vehicle: Speeding disrupts the vehicle's operational indices in specific environments, increases the workload and stress on the vehicle, and accelerates wear and tear on components. This is particularly detrimental to the tires, causing jumpy and skidding wear, raising friction temperatures, and making the tires prone to aging and deformation, which can lead to blowouts. 2. Speeding affects the driver's ability to respond promptly and accurately: Prolonged speeding alters the driver's reaction to weak stimuli, causing them to react to stimuli that should not warrant a response while delaying reactions to those that should.
As an experienced driver, I have to say that driving at 100 km/h in rainy conditions when the speed limit is 80 km/h has a high chance of being caught. Road conditions are already poor in the rain, with wet and slippery surfaces making it easy for cars to skid. Exceeding the speed limit by 20 km/h is a level where cameras and radar systems usually don't let it slide. Many monitoring points on roads are set up more strictly, especially on bridges, tunnels, or downhill sections. Once, I was caught by an electronic eye when I slightly exceeded the speed limit during heavy rain on the highway—the fine was hefty, and points were deducted. The reflection of rainwater can also interfere with visibility, increasing the risk of misjudgment. Safe driving is the most important thing; in such weather, slowing down to around 70 km/h is the safest bet—it protects lives and avoids unnecessary fines. Developing good habits can save a lot of hassle.
