Important changes to speed limits are coming to some of Sydney’s busiest streets

Drivers in Sydney will be required to slow down in certain areas of town as City of Sydney and NSW Government work to reduce speed limits.

Currently, around 75% of Sydney’s streets have a 40km/h speed limit or lower. The City of Sydney wants to push this percentage up to not only reduce the number of crashes, but also increase survival rates for anyone hit by a vehicle.

This is in line with previous studies, which suggest that the survival rates for those unfortunately struck by a vehicle see dramatic improvements at lower speeds, such as 40km/h.

Roads in areas like Glebe, Forest Lodge, Beaconsfield, Waterloo, Annandale, Redfern, Alexandria, Zetland and Wolloomooloo are all in scope for speed reductions. Many of these streets still have a 50km/h limit, which is evidently not safe enough for the government.

Loyd Mayor Clover Moore AO has also hinted at further reductions in the near future as she works with Transport for NSW to further reduce speed limits down to 30km/h.

This is essential knowledge for tourists who plan to get around Sydney by car, especially now that projects such as the metro line and light rail will spread more lifestyle options outside of the CBD.

Temporary electronic signage is currently being installed around relevant roads with official signage expected in the coming months.

“When people drive at safer speeds it reduces the number of crashes and their severity, improves safety for people walking and riding and helps support better place-making” explained the Lord Mayor.

“Not only will our streets be safer as a result of these important changes, they’ll be quieter and have less exhaust emissions.”

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