Hi Guys,
This was posted on another 4X4
forum and thought it should be posted here as
well.
NSW
State Forest have advised that ALL State Forests are limited to a maximum of 60 kph Unless signposted with an alternative speed.
Note:Some areas may also be as low as 40 kph, these will be signposted.
below is a copy of a letter that was sent out.
22 September 2010
Dear forest stakeholder
There has been growing concern about the level of motor vehicle accidents occurring.
These involve both Forests NSW vehicles as
well as those of contractors, including log trucks.
Accidents are occurring across both Forests NSW and Roads and Traffic Authority managed roads.
There have been a number of investigations carried out on the issue and a suite of recommendations made.
Two factors that appear frequently are that vehicles are having accidents on unsealed gravel roads and speed is a contributor.
As a result Forests NSW has introduced a 60 km/hr speed limit, unless otherwise signposted, on all unsealed gravel roads under provision of clause 13(5) of the Forestry Regulation 2009.
At lower speeds:
• Drivers have more time for decision making.
• Vehicles have much shorter stopping distances.
• Crashes that do occur result in less severe injuries because of the lower impact.
This speed limiting policy will enhance the safety of all road users and formally takes effect on 1 October 2010.
Over the next few months, we will begin installation of
signage across State forests to ensure that all road users are aware of the 60km/ph speed limit.
Yours sincerely
Nick Roberts
Chief Executive Officer
Forests NSW
I don't have a problem with this at all.
All users should travel at a speed that is safe. I just don't know how will they police this.
Anyway I just wanted to bring this to every ones attention.
Cheers guys and happy travels.