Speed Zones

Speed management provides a credible system of speed zoning which meets driver expectation while achieving a balance between road safety, mobility and land use.

Appropriate and consistent speed limits are essential for this credibility. The limits must also be enforceable and sufficiently signed.

Speed zoning authority

Transport Victoria are the responsible authority for all speed zone changes in Victoria. If Council believes a limit should be changed, an application is made to the Transport Victoria Regional Manager, accompanied by any supporting data.

Transport Victoria assess the application using a system which promotes systematic and consistent application of speed limit guidelines throughout Victoria. This program suggests an appropriate speed limit, taking into account the road environment, road width, abutting developments, road users, existing speeds, accident history and adjacent speed zones. The application is discussed with Council and Victoria Police at regular traffic liaison meetings and a site visit is usually carried out before a final decision is made.

For additional information visit the Transport Victoria website. Visit Fines Victoria to learn more about penalties for speeding offences.