To ensure a safe environment for all road users, it's sometimes necessary to review and modify certain speed zones.
Below are current speed zoning changes for the Perth Metro area.
McLaughlan Road – The Spectacles/Postans
Permanent speed zone change effective 7 December 2009
We advise road users that changes to the speed limit on McLaughlan Road will occur on Monday 7 December 2009.
The existing state default speed limit will be reduced to 80 km/h on McLaughlan Road between Thomas Road and Anketell Road.
The changes will be implemented as part of Main Roads ongoing review of the speed limits in the metropolitan area.
For further information please contact Rick Hunnisett on 9323 4180.
Bertram Road - Bertram
Permanent speed zone change effective 23 November 2009
We advise road users that changes to the speed limit on Bertram Road will occur on Monday 23 November 2009.
The existing speed limit of 80 km/h will be reduced to 70 km/h on Bertram Road between Kwinana Freeway and Challenger Avenue.
Also, the current 60 km/h school zone speed limit for Kings College will be reduced to 40 km/h during school times.
The changes will be implemented as part of an ongoing review of the speed limits in the metropolitan area.
For further information please contact Rick Hunnisett on 9323 4180.
Oxford Street - South end - Leederville
Permanent speed zone change effective 7 September 2009
We would like to advise road users that permanent changes to the speed limit on Oxford Street will occur on Monday 7 September 2009.
The existing speed limit of 50 km/h will be reduced to 30 km/h on Oxford Street between Leederville Parade and approximately 100 m north of Vincent Street.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Alan Forrest on 9323 4195.
Forrest Road - Coolbellup
Permanent speed zone change effective 10 August 2009
On Monday 10 August 2009, the existing speed limit of 70 km/h will be reduced to 60 km/h between North Lake Road and Stock Road. For further information please contact Rick Hunnisett on 9323 4180.
Beaufort Street: Lincoln Street to Walcott Street - Mount Lawley
Temporary speed zone change effective 4 August 2009
As a trial variable speed signs have been installed on Beaufort Street between Lincoln Street and Walcott Street to reduce speed in the area and increase safety for pedestrians and other road users. This speed zone change will change on Tuesday 4 August 2009.
Signs similar to the electronic school zone signs will display a 40km/h limit during peak pedestrian periods. The signs will operate from:
- Sunday – Thursday: 7.30 am – 10.00 pm
- Friday and Saturday: 7.30am – 1.00 am
Outside these times, the existing 60km/h limit will be displayed on the signs and apply.
For further information please contact Jeremy Millar on 9323 4568 or visit our Beaufort Street Speed Zone Trial page.
Buckingham Road / Mount Street – Kelmscott
Permanent speed zone change effective 3 August 2009
On Monday 3 August 2009 changes will be made to the speed limit on Buckingham Road / Mount Street. A 60 km/h speed limit will be implemented from Grade Road to Brookton Highway.
For further information please contact Rick Hunnisett on 9323 4180.
Orrong Road / Pilbara Street - Welshpool
Temporary speed zone modification
A temporary speed limit reduction has been introduced along Orrong Road at the Pilbara Street intersection. For more information please visit our News page.