Rural speed management is a core contributor to road safety on our rural and remote roads, but it continues to be a challenging one with both the public and politicians. This webinar aims to discuss some thinking around the benefits of lower rural speed limits and to showcase some recent local initiatives and successes in this space.
PRESENTATIONS:
- A review of recent ACRS submission work on proposed changes to the default open road speed limits in Australia. Speaker: Brett Williams
- Results of widespread lower rural speed limits in Auckland, NZ
- The safety outcomes and community feedback results from lower rural speed limits around Mornington Peninsula, VIC
- Current trials of lower rural speed limits in Augusta Margaret River, WA. Speaker: David Nicholson
DETAILS:
Date: Wednesday 17 December 2025
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm (AEDT)
Platform: Zoom
Cost: This event is free for ACRS members and $20 for non-members. Learn more about ACRS Membership here.