Speed limit in different states
Submitted: Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 14:20
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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
Reply By: KiwiAngler - Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 14:37
Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 14:37
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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Reply By: motherhen - Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 17:26
Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 17:26
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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Reply By: sean - Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 18:01
Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 18:01
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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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen (WA) - Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 18:17
Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 18:17
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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Follow Up By: Davoe - Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 20:10
Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 20:10
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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Follow Up By: Moneypit - Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 21:34
Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 21:34
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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Follow Up By: Kev - Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 21:49
Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 21:49
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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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 20:49
Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 20:49
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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Follow Up By: Davoe - Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 11:22
Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 11:22
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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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 11:42
Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 11:42
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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Reply By: tonysmc - Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 22:15
Sunday, Sep 05, 2004 at 22:15
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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Reply By: Nudenut - Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 09:19
Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 09:19
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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Reply By: Wizard1 - Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 11:19
Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 11:19
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?
Wizard
Darwin NT
Prado TD
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 11:45
Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 11:45
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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Follow Up By: Wizard1 - Tuesday, Sep 07, 2004 at 08:59
Tuesday, Sep 07, 2004 at 08:59
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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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 11:55
Reply By: Member - Rohan K - Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 13:31
Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 13:31
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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Follow Up By: Member - Rohan K - Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 13:35
Monday, Sep 06, 2004 at 13:35
Have a look at this link
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