driving germany speeding
Speed on speed sign not readable
<p>Where I am, we had the first few centimeters of snow today. On the way to work, some speed limit signs were unreadable. Now, I knew what they said because I drive this way every day, but if I didn't, what speed limit would I need to obey? Could I get points /lose my license of going over the posted limit even of I can't read the signs? </p>

<p>This is for Germany, and I am looking for answers for that jurisdiction. </p>

<p>In Germany, you must not drive faster than reasonable under the circumstances. Since there is a sign covered by <em>snow</em>, that should keep your speed low. Since there is also a speed limit sign and you don't know what the speed limit is, that should also keep your speed considerably low to be on the safe side. </p>

<p>I'd recommend that you make a judgement call what you would consider a reasonable speed limit at that point (you have a driving license after all, so you should be capable of making that judgement call) and assume that you overestimated a bit. Then take off a few more km/h for the snow. </p>
