Lower Speed Limits for Certain Zones and a Review of Speed Sign Laws

Road Legislation Amendment (Speed Limits) Bill 2025

Private Member's Bill

1st House

2nd House

Law



Effects of Bill:

This bill being passed means that:

The maximum speed that can be indicated on a school bus stop zone sign is reduced to 30 km/h.

The maximum speed that can be indicated on a school zone sign is reduced to 30 km/h.

The maximum speed that can be indicated on a shared zone sign is reduced to 10 km/h.

Two new zone types are created: a high pedestrian activity area and a local traffic area. Both can be designated by sign at up to 30 km/h.

The default maximum speed limit applying in built-up areas is lowered to 30 km/h.

The Minister must conduct a statutory review of the legislation governing speed limit signs.

The speed limit changes take effect 12 months after the Act receives royal assent.


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