Question regarding the determination of road speed limits and the role of the Police Service in that process. The answer clarifies that Main Roads WA is responsible, although police can make recommendations.

AnsweredQoN 2424Legislative Assembly
Asked
13 June 2007
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Police and Emergency Services

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(a) if so, with what exceptions; and
(b) if not, what is the methodology used to determine road speed limits favoured by the Police Service?

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Answered
14 August 2007
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
62 days
(a) - (b) Main Roads WA are responsible for determining road speed limits. There may be occasions when a Police Officer in charge of a traffic area may recommend a change in speed limits to MRWA or local government authorities, but the responsibility rests with these authorities.
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