Will I Get Penalty Points for Exceeding the 80 km/h Speed Limit in Rainy Weather?
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Exceeding the 80 km/h speed limit in rainy weather will result in penalty points. Below are relevant precautions for driving in the rain: 1. Maintain good visibility: Turn on the windshield wipers, low beams, fog lights, and marker lights promptly. Pay attention to pedestrians, as their vision and hearing are limited in the rain. Drivers should slow down and patiently yield. 2. Drive cautiously at reduced speeds: The braking distance on muddy or wet roads can be up to three times that on normal roads. Therefore, regardless of road conditions, speed should be controlled within 40~60 km/h. On unfamiliar roads, follow the path taken by the vehicle ahead. 3. Maintain a safe distance: Continuously monitor the distance from vehicles in front and behind, increasing the safety gap. Stay away from large vehicles, as they can block your view. Puddles that large vehicles can pass through may not be navigable for smaller cars, and large vehicles are prone to splashing water, which can interfere with smaller vehicles' driving.
Speeding over the 80km/h limit in rainy weather will definitely cost you points, my friend. Speed limits must be obeyed regardless of weather conditions—if caught by cameras or traffic police, it's recorded instantly. Penalty points depend on how much you exceed: going slightly over (within 10%) usually just means a fine, but the more you speed, the more points you lose—exceeding by 20% could mean 3+ points. Plus, rain makes roads slippery with more blind spots; speeding raises accident risks, so police monitor stricter. Remember, points aren’t trivial—they add up on your license, and hitting 12 means retesting, a real headache. Use cruise control to manage speed, and slow down ~20% in rain for safety and peace of mind.
