For all your questions about the facilities Main Roads provides for pedestrians and cyclists please click on the above link.
The school administration or P&C Committee should apply on school letterhead to Main Roads' Speed Zoning Officer, who will arrange to visit the school. All applications are assessed in line with Application and Approval Guidelines - Speed Zoning.
Applications should be addressed to: Speed Zoning Officer, Main Roads Western Australia, PO BOX 6202, EAST PERTH WA 6892
50 km/h signs - how do I get one installed in my street?
In built-up areas, speed limits are sign-posted only where these differ from the default 50 km/h speed limit.
Police enforcement and physical traffic calming measures (installed by local Councils) are proven to be more effective than signage in slowing traffic in residential streets. Please contact the Police on 131 444 and/or your local council for assistance if you feel road safety is compromised in particular locations.
Main Roads' Distance Books provide maps and distance information about the shortest practical route between Perth and town throughout WA. A copy can be downloaded free from our Distance Books page.
Hard copies cost $11 (plus $3 post and packaging) and are available from Main Roads Head Office, Don Aitken Centre, Waterloo Crescent, East Perth or by phoning 138 138.
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Please submit your request in writing to: PO BOX 6202 East Perth or via email enquiries@mainroads.wa.gov.au. You will need to provide the Certificate of Title details (Volume number, Folio number & Street name & number) for the property concerned. We will endeavour to respond to your written request within three business days.
Unfortunately, recorded footage is not available. Main Roads' traffic cameras are used for monitoring the freeway and traffic incidents on the metropolitan road network in real time only.
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Red light cameras are managed by WA Police. For all queries relating to red light cameras, please contact WA Police on 131 444.
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Please notify Main Roads on 138 138 if you have concerns about a particular intersection. If that intersection comes within the jurisdiction of Main Roads we will arrange for a Traffic Services Officer to investigate and contact you with a response.
On local roads, intersection safety is the responsibility of local government. We will inform you if this is the case and pass your query on to the relevant local authority.
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Your sign may have been picked up by Main Roads staff if it was on a Main Roads controlled road. Please contact 138 138 to arrange collection.
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Since 2001, we have progressively updated pedestrian crossing lights to operate as “Parallel Walk Crossings” as this was determined to be the preferred configuration by motorists, cyclists and pedestrian, in both Australian and international research studies.
Turning motorists must give way to pedestrians crossing the road they are turning into - this is fundamental to the effectiveness of Parallel Walk Crossings. Pedestrians have responsibility to only begin crossing when there is a “green figure” signal. This is generally displayed for six seconds, with the vehicle green light signal (never a green arrow) delayed for five seconds. Crossing times are configured so pedestrians complete their crossing while the “flashing red figure” is displayed. Under no circumstances should pedestrians cross when a “red figure” is displayed.
For further information regarding pedestrian road use please visit our Pedestrian & Cyclists pages.
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Reduce Speed signs have been erected at roadworks but there are no workmen around, why are the signs up?
Safety standards and regulations require Main Roads staff and contractors to erect warning signs – often including speed reduction signs – whenever roadway changes occur or road works are underway.
The signs might highlight changes to road conditions (eg slippery or “loose stones” road surfaces, a drop off at the road edge) or have been erected in preparation for road works to begin. In addition, road workers may not always be visible from the road: for example they may be under the roadway.
In the interests of safety, we ask that you take note of signage and always assume road workers are in the vicinity. We value your safety and also that of our workforce.
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Our rental properties are managed by Perth Management Services, 567 Newcastle St, West Perth 6005; phone (08) 9212 9999; e-mail queries@p-m-s.com.au
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Please phone 138 138. Our call centre team will be happy to assist.
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Speed limits on xxx Road aren't clear - can you tell me what it is?
Our Call Centre can be contacted for this information on 138 138. Please keep in mind this information is always subject to checks on whether road works are underway or whether some other hazard requires reduced speeds to be observed.
If a metropolitan road in a built-up area is not signposted, the speed limit is 50 km/h.
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Traffic light timing problems sometimes occur following re-surfacing or other roadworks.
Please phone 138 138 to report any problems. Our Call Centre staff will alert relevant Main Roads personnel and/or contractors, who will investigate your concerns.
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Traffic cameras on the internet aren't working, can they be fixed?
Traffic webcams are primarily used to monitor freeway traffic flows. When they are in pre-set mode they are publicly available.
Webcams are required to be offline when they are needed for operational reasons. This may include during peak hour traffic times or when a traffic incident has occurred.
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The Metropolitan Roads Main Roads are responsible for page sets out the network of major roads and freeways Main Roads is responsible for. We also provide a separate page outlining all Regional Roads Controlled by Main Roads Western Australia.
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The Touring WA & Maps page provides Quick Links to maps and mapping applications on this and other websites.
Information is also provided on distance and route information, road rules, road and traffic information, weather warnings and visitor guides.
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The Rest Areas page provides information for all Roadside Amenities and Rest Areas in Western Australia. Brochures can be downloaded for free from the Rest Areas page.
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