❓ Dr. Thomas questions the relocation of the 100km/h speed zone on Goodwood Road near Capel and its relation to the town's speed limit reduction. The answer cites changes to Australian Standard 1742.2-2020 and the removal of 'speed limit buffer' zones.
AnsweredQoN 1225Legislative Council
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I refer to speed changes on Goodwood Road as it enters the town of Capel, in the Shire of Capel and I ask: (a) why was the 100 kilometres per hour speed zone shifted from near the intersection of Goodwood and Capel Tutunup Roads towards the townsite; (b) was this move related to the lowering of the town speed limit to 40 kilometres per hour; (c) if yes to (b), what was the connection; and (d) what is required to take the 100 kilometre per hour zone further out, or to its original boundary?
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Answered
16 March 2023
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
8 days
(a)-(d) Changes to Australian Standard 1742.2-2020 removed ‘speed limit buffer’ zones, e.g. a buffer zone that reduced speeds from 100km/h, to 80km/h, to 60km/h.
As part of the overall review of speed zoning in Capel, the 100km/h speed zone has been extended to incorporate the former 80km/h ‘speed limit buffer’.
When a speed zone is reviewed, any existing buffer zones are assessed for appropriateness against the new/current standard.
Two pairs of advisory signs have been installed in the 100km/h section to alert drivers of the reduction to 60km/h.
There would need to be significant changes to the road and/or roadside environment to take the 100km/h zone further out.
As part of the overall review of speed zoning in Capel, the 100km/h speed zone has been extended to incorporate the former 80km/h ‘speed limit buffer’.
When a speed zone is reviewed, any existing buffer zones are assessed for appropriateness against the new/current standard.
Two pairs of advisory signs have been installed in the 100km/h section to alert drivers of the reduction to 60km/h.
There would need to be significant changes to the road and/or roadside environment to take the 100km/h zone further out.
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