Speed zoning
To ensure a safe environment for all road users, it is necessary to continuely review and modify speed zones.
We are responsible for speed zones on all roads across the state.
Requests for change in speed zones on local roads need to be submitted to the local government, who will assess the request and submit it to us if they agree with the change.
- Effective 25th January 2021: The existing default 70 km/h speed limit will be decreased to 60 km/h prior to and through the intersection of Sixty Eight Rd and Eighty Rd.
- Effective 18 January 2021: The existing default speed limit will be decreased to 70 km/h for the full length of Moylan Rd.
- Effective 11th January 2021: The existing default speed limit will be decreased to 80 km/h after Thomas Road to Rails Crescent.
- Effective 08 January 2021: The existing default 80 km/h speed limit will be decreased to 70 km/h between Canary Dr and Frankland Ave
- Effective 30 November 2020: The existing default 110 km/h speed limit will be decreased to 70 km/h between Forrest Road and Eighth Avenue.
- Effective 30 November 2020: The existing 80 km/h speed limit will be decreased to 70 km/h between Wollaston Road and 180 m south/east of Lannam Road.
- Effective 23 November 2020: The existing 60 km/h speed limit will be increased to 70 km/h between Spearwood Avenue and north of Orsino Boulevard.
- Effective 23 November 2020: The existing 60 km/h speed limit will be increased to 70 km/h between Poore Grove and O’Kane Court.
- Effective 23 November 2020: The existing 60 km/h speed limit will be increased to 70 km/h between Cockburn Road and Melville Mandurah Highway.
- Effective 16 November 2020: The existing 80 km/h speed limit will be reduced to 70 km/h between Beechboro Road North and Dayton Boulevard/Drumpellier Drive.
- Effective 13 November 2020: The existing 40 km/h speed limit will be reduced to 20 km/h between Irwin Street and Pier Street.
- Effective 9 November 2020: The existing 60 km/h speed limit will be reduced to 40 km/h between Faraday Street and Fairfield Street.
- Effective 9 November 2020: The existing 50 km/h speed limit will be reduced to 40 km/h between Scarborough Beach Road and Anzac Road.
- Effective 2 November 2020: The existing speed limit of 50 km/h will be reduced to 40 km/h between Curtin Avenue and Walter Place.
- Effective 12 October 2020: The existing 90 km/h speed limit will be reduced to 80 km/h between Abernethy Road and Bishop Road.
- Effective 5 October 2020: The 70/80 km/h speed zone transition will be relocated from 150 metres south of Ashgrove Entrance to 200 metres north of Talbot Road.
- Effective September 2020: The speed limit has been reduced to 40 km/h through four towns in the South West. These towns include Boyanup, Donnybrook, Balingup and Bridgetown. Read more in the WA Government announcement.
- Effective 27 August 2020: The speed limit has been increased from 80 km/h to 100 km/h between Raymond Road and Paris Road, and between Old Coast Road and Eaton Drive.
- Effective 3 August 2020: The existing 60 km/h speed limit will be reduced to 50 km/h between Kalamunda Road and Maida Vale Road.
- Effective 20 July 2020: A new 40 km/h school zone will be implemented between Kielman Road and Lynton Road.
- Effective 13 July 2020: New speed limits will be introduced to the following roads: 70 km/h on Bodeman Road, 70 km/h on Wandi Drive and 60 km/h on Magenup Drive.
- Effective 6 July 2020: The existing 70 km/h speed limit on Pickering Brook Road will be reduced to 60 km/h between Issac Road and 200 m west of Bracken Road.
- Effective 6 July 2020: The existing 80 km/h speed limit will be reduced to 70 km/h between Rowley Road and Thomas Road.
- Effective 22 June 2020: The existing 60 km/h school zone speed limit will be reduced to 40 km/h between Beechboro Road North and Silver Swan Road.
- Effective 15 June 2020: The existing speed limit between Gaebler Road and Rowley Road will be reduced from 70 km/h to 50 km/h.
- Effective 15 June 2020: The existing speed limit between Malcolm Street and Castle Street will be reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.
- Effective 8 June 2020: The existing speed limit of 60 km/h will be reduced to 50 km/h between Wanneroo Road and Mirrabooka Avenue.
- Effective 1 June 2020: The existing 50 km/h speed limit will be reduced to a 10 km/h shared zone and will extend north of Rockingham Beach Road.
Speeding infringements
We set the speed limit on major roads and WA Police is responsible for enforcing these laws.
If you wish to dispute your speeding infringement, contact WA Police.
To find out the speed limit on a metropolitan road, send us a copy of your infringement and we’ll have a look into it. If the infringement occurred on a regional road, contact our nearest regional office.
Be roadwork aware - slow down and take care
You can bet you will encounter roadworks and mobile traffic management on your travels - from speed and lane restrictions and possibly a modified road layout.
There are many safety hazards to both road users and construction workers within roadwork zones. It is important to follow the rules and be courteous, even when workers are not on-site as the unsealed or uneven road surface can be dangerous.
Always follow the signs – even if workers are not on-site, avoid ‘rubbernecking’ while driving and only overtake if it is safe.
We went everyone to get home safely to their families.
Video courtesy of the Traffic Management Association of Australia.