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Maximum speed limit 60 km/h
The maximum speed on this road is 60 km/h.
What it means in practice
60 km/h is the default limit on rural local roads, reduced from 80 km/h on 7 February 2025. It is also used as a special limit at other locations set by a local authority.
Description
A circular sign with a red border showing the number 60.
speedrurallocal road
Sources
- Rules of the Road · Road Safety Authority · Edition reflecting road traffic law as at 1 March 2025
Last checked 2026-09-08 - Speed limits on rural and local roads change from 80km/h to 60km/h / Slower Speeds, Safer Roads · Department of Transport · Press release and campaign pages
Last checked 2026-09-08