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The NSW Speed Zoning Standard sets out principles and technical information for reviewing, determining, and implementing speed zones on NSW public roads.  The Standard helps to ensure that speed limits are set to promote the safe and efficient movement of people and goods, facilitate people-centred environments and connect places.     Many factors are considered when setting speed limits. These include crash history, crash risk, road characteristics (alignment, lane width and access points), road function, roadside development, traffic characteristics, at-risk locations and the presence of vulnerable road users.

Speed limit changes take effect regularly across NSW. Speed limits are not changed until the new speed limit signs are installed. Please ensure that you always observe the posted speed limit signs on the road.

Enforcement cameras reduce road trauma. Find the current locations of all mobile, fixed and red-light speed cameras in NSW.

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We aim to transform Sydney’s streets by promoting walking and cycling. Safer environments allow you to walk, cycle and commute with ease.

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The Movement and Place Framework considers how different parts of the road network perform different functions based on:

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Tell us where enforcement cameras should be put, suggest a change to speed zones in your area, or sign up for speed limit email updates.

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Transport for NSW recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and care of Country. We pay respect to traditional custodians and Elders past and present.

Enforcement cameras reduce road trauma. Find the current locations of all mobile, fixed and red-light speed cameras in NSW.

Advisory speed signs aren't legal speed limits. These signs help you negotiate road features such as curves, bends, humps, and dips.

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Multiple school zones within the 30km/h zones also have a 30km/h limit. 30km/h orange school zone signs and road markings alert you of the reduced speed.

Roads with shared zones have high levels of pedestrian activity. The maximum speed limit is always 10km/h to allow vehicles to share the road with pedestrians.

You can also sign up for email updates to permanent speed limit changes in NSW and  receive details of changes scheduled to take effect.

Speed limits are set to allow you to safely respond to potential risks on the road. Lower speed limits apply in areas where there are more people and vehicles. This is to reduce the chance of crashes and serious injuries.

Speed limits are set to manage the risk of crashes and minimise the forces that road users are exposed to, helping to reduce the road toll.

The 40km/h urban limit is part of a nationwide strategy to improve safety in high pedestrian activity areas. These areas include several CBD zones and small suburban shopping strips. The 40km/h limits are marked by signs showing local traffic zones and road work zones.

Tell us where enforcement cameras should be put, suggest a change to speed zones in your area, or sign up for speed limit email updates.

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You can send us your comments about speed limits and speed limit signs in NSW by using our Speed limits - have your say form. Your comments, together with crash data and other road safety engineering information will be used to assess roads that require a speed zone review.

The design of a road should align with its surrounding environment. This can reduce the risk, incidence and severity of crashes. Choosing the appropriate speed limit for a zone improves the liveability and economic success of the community.

The 50km/h default limit applies to all urban roads without a speed sign. Reduced speed limits still apply at school zones, road works, and other special areas.

Speed zones can encourage people to choose more sustainable modes of transport for shorter trips. This can reduce congestion and emissions.

Drivers must obey the school zone speed limit of 40km/h during the times on the school zone signs. The lower speed limit improves safety.