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Speed limit in different states

Submitted: Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 14:20

virocruiser

Hi all,
I'm about to set off on a trip from Newcastle to the great ocean road, then Uluru, Kakadu and home. I will be towing a camper trailer and was wondering what the speed limits are in the different states. I believe there is no limit in NT, but I'm not sure if that includes towing. Could anyone help me
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AnswerID: 75214   Submitted: Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 14:37

KiwiAngler replied:

A more accurate statement might be " parts of NT have no limit "

The roads around Uluru and Kings Canyon are 100km/hr.

I didnt have a trailer so can't help you with that part of yr question.
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AnswerID: 75227   Submitted: Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 17:26

motherhen replied:

I have asked a similar question before. Is this info. on the ExploreOz site? It would be good to have it - we found it most confusing as we travelled quickly through the states, not seeing a sign for some time after crossing a state border, and wondering what we should have been travelling at (signage doesn't help if it is less for a trailer or caravan anyway).
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AnswerID: 75231   Submitted: Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 18:01

sean replied:

From what I have seen, the speed limits are posted. 110 in all states except WA where speed limit signs show 100 for trailers over 750kg.

As for the territory, its a great relief to just be able to roll along at 100 'plus or minus a few' without the constant fatigue of watching the bloody speedo as well as the road.

Sean
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FollowupID: 335014   Submitted: Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 18:17

Member - Stephen (WA) posted:

I reckon WA is 100 if you're towing any sort of trailer and 90 km/h if that trailer is over (700 or 750?) kg. 110 for non-towing.

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FollowupID: 335024   Submitted: Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 20:10

Davoe posted:

sean for at least s.a and vic and probably other states but not w.a or n.t the state limit is 100kph unless otherwise signposted (that is without trailer) and before anybody from s.a disagrees the speed limit was changed nearly a decade ago to secure more federal road funding however roads deemed worthy are sighnposted at 110kph but the state limit is 100
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FollowupID: 335048   Submitted: Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 21:34

Moneypit posted:

WA is 100 regardless of trailer size. Got rid of the 90 set up years ago because of the stupidity of road trains with 3 trailers doing 100 and getting stuck behind van drivers stuck on 90. Was a bit gumbyish but thats gov't for ya.

Dave
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FollowupID: 335052   Submitted: Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 21:49

Kev posted:

Hi,
Queensland is 50 in residential areas unless signed otherwise. The maximum speed on the highway is 100 unless signed otherwise. There are some 110 spped limits on the Bruce Highway.
Kev
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AnswerID: 75260   Submitted: Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 20:49

Truckster (Vic) replied:

Look for the signs on side of the road, if it says 100kph, do 100. if its one of the black crossed out circles, drive to conditions.
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FollowupID: 335082   Submitted: Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 11:22

Davoe posted:

Do they still have them? saw a few in s.a but that was years ago and they were becoming much less common. I suppose they are a throwback from pre 1973 (I think) when speed limits were introduced. I could see them causing confusion as I guess most people think they mean end of town limit start of state limit which alot of people in s.a are unaware (at least when I left) is 100kph
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FollowupID: 335085   Submitted: Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 11:42

Truckster (Vic) posted:

Suppose most get stolen! one would look good on the shed wall..

they had some back in mid 80's when I did Wynns Safari up there...
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AnswerID: 75267   Submitted: Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 22:15

tonysmc replied:

This answer is just for the NT. There is no limit once you see the sign with the circle with the line throught it. When you get near the town the speeds will be posted. Trailers make no difference as far as the law goes, but they make it harder to stop when the wandering cattle wander in front of you. You will see some big wedge tail eagles feeding on them as you go up the center. Have a good trip!
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AnswerID: 75285   Submitted: Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 09:19

Nudenut replied:

I believe the speed limit in all States is 100 kph...Unless Marked Otherwise

eg SA is 100 but we have a few highways where they are marked 110

Rule...for country....if not marked do 100
City ...if not marked do 50

if marked...Do that speed

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AnswerID: 75305   Submitted: Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 11:19

Wizard1 replied:

When you see the black speed sign that has the circle with the diagonal line across it

THEN KOCK YOURSELF OUT!!!!!!!!!! YOU CAN GO AS FAST AS YOU LIKE, IF YOU HAVE TRAILER ALL THE BETTER..........

There is no speed limit here unless indicated other wise. In fact as you enter a built up area a warning sign tells you the limit will drop to 110 kph!

What on earth does the limit in WA have to do with a trip to Ularu and Kakadu from NSW?

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FollowupID: 335087   Submitted: Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 11:45

Truckster (Vic) posted:

THEN KOCK YOURSELF OUT!!!!!!!!!! YOU CAN GO AS FAST AS YOU LIKE, IF YOU HAVE TRAILER ALL THE BETTER..........

incorrect.
They will still shaft you.. The sign means drive according to conditions - If i remember correctly, there is still a max that the sign means.
EG if its pi$$ing down, and road is covered in water, and your doing 200, they will nail you. Sort of a common sense thing.

YMMV
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FollowupID: 335206   Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 07, 2004 at 08:59

Wizard1 posted:

Well if you can go fast enough with a caravan or camper trailer to be regarded as "danagerous driving" then over to you.
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AnswerID: 75309   Submitted: Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 11:55

Truckster (Vic) replied:

Try searching here
http://www.nt.gov.au/ntg/search.shtml
http://www.nt.gov.au/ocm/media_releases/2002/20021217_speedlimit.shtml
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FollowupID: 335091   Submitted: Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 12:06

Truckster (Vic) posted:

http://www.ntholidays.com/opencms/opencms/ntholidays/experiences/Explore/gen_info/Road_Rules.html
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AnswerID: 75317   Submitted: Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 13:31

Member - Rohan K replied:

Virocruiser, as I read it, you are principally interested in what effect towing the trailer will have on the speed you are legally able to do.

The answer is that in all states, except WA, you can do the stated limited with/without a trailer. In WA, the maximum towing speed is 100 kph, even if the signposted limit indicates more.
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FollowupID: 335096   Submitted: Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 13:35

Member - Rohan K posted:

Have a look at this link
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