How large is the crash problem in urban built-up areas?
Each year in Victoria around 2,000 casualty crashes occur in urban built-up areas. In addition to the unquantifiable pain and suffering, these crashes cost the Victorian community in excess of $170m each year. How does the new 50 km/h speed limit operate? The new 50 km/h speed limit replaces the 60 km/h default speed limit in built-up areas. Any street without a speed zone sign will now have a 50 km/h speed limit. This means if there’s no sign, it’s 50 km/h. Roads where the speed limit is higher or lower than 50 km/h will be signed. Freeways, arterial roads and other roads that serve as key traffic routes will continue to be signed in the normal way. Most signs will be in place by 22 January 2001. If in doubt, motorists are urged to “Think safe. Think 50.” There is the capacity for speed limits to be reviewed over time. Any changes will involve extensive consultation between community groups, local police and municipal councils. How do I know if a street has a 50 km/h limit? By remembe
