Speed regulation in rain and snow weather

The speed limit of rain and snow refers to the restrictive regulations on the speed of vehicles in order to ensure road traffic safety under bad weather conditions such as rain and snow.

First, the necessity of speed regulation in rainy and snowy weather

In rainy and snowy weather, the road surface is slippery and the visibility is low, and the braking performance and handling performance of vehicles will be affected to some extent. If the vehicle runs too fast, it will easily lead to traffic accidents such as sideslip and rear-end collision, which will bring huge losses to people and property. Therefore, in order to ensure traffic safety and reduce traffic accidents, it is necessary to drive at a speed limit in rainy and snowy weather.

Second, the specific content of the provisions on the speed of rain and snow weather

According to the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and relevant laws and regulations, the speed limit in rainy and snowy weather mainly includes the following aspects:

1. In rainy and snowy weather, the vehicle speed should be reduced appropriately to ensure driving safety. Specifically, the speed limit of highways, urban expressways and other roads should be adjusted according to the actual situation, and generally should be lower than the speed limit in normal weather.

2. In rainy and snowy weather with low visibility, vehicles should turn on lighting equipment such as fog lights and low beam lights to improve vehicle visibility, and at the same time reduce vehicle speed and maintain a safe distance.

3. In case of emergency, vehicles should immediately slow down or stop to avoid, so as to ensure traffic safety.

Third, how to comply with the speed regulations in rainy and snowy days?

As a driver, we should strictly abide by the speed regulations in rainy and snowy weather to ensure the safety of ourselves and others. Specifically, the following measures can be taken:

1. Know the weather forecast and road information in advance, make a good travel plan, and try to avoid traveling in bad weather.

2. During driving, always pay attention to the road conditions, adjust the speed according to the road conditions, and keep a safe distance.

3. Obey traffic signals and signs, do not overspeed or rush to ensure driving safety.

4. In case of emergency, keep calm and take correct measures to avoid accidents.

To sum up:

Speed limit in rainy and snowy weather is a necessary measure to ensure road traffic safety. Drivers should strictly abide by the speed regulations in rainy and snowy weather to ensure the safety of themselves and others. At the same time, relevant departments should also strengthen supervision and publicity to improve the public's understanding and attention to the speed regulations in rain and snow.

Legal basis:

Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 42 provides that:

Motor vehicles driving on the road shall not exceed the maximum speed indicated by the speed limit sign. Keep a safe speed on the road without speed limit signs. When driving at night or on dangerous sections, when encountering meteorological conditions such as dust, hail, rain, snow, fog and ice, the driving speed should be reduced.

Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Implementation of Road Traffic Safety Law

Article 46 provides that:

Under any of the following circumstances, the maximum driving speed shall not exceed 30 kilometers per hour, of which tractors, battery cars and wheeled special mechanical vehicles shall not exceed 15 kilometers per hour:

(a) when entering and leaving non-motor vehicle lanes and passing through railway crossings, sharp bends, narrow roads and narrow bridges;

(2) When turning around, turning or descending a steep slope;

(three) in case of fog, rain, snow, dust and hail, the visibility is within 50 meters;

(4) When driving on a snowy or muddy road;

(5) When towing a faulty motor vehicle.