Default speed limit in a built-up area in ACT
Built-up areas in ACT have a default speed limit of 50 km/h unless signed otherwise.
In Residential area without speed signs mean
This indicates a built-up area where the default 50 km/h limit applies.
Default speed limit in a rural area in ACT
Roads outside built-up areas in ACT have a default speed limit of 100 km/h.
Speed limit in school zones
School zones are signed and must be obeyed; drivers must slow and stay alert.
Speed in shared zones
Shared zones often have very low limits to protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Learner drivers in ACT may drive
Unlike some other states, ACT learners may follow posted limits.
Provisional drivers in ACT may drive
Provisional drivers may drive up to the signed limits in ACT.
Pedestrians are at serious risk if hit over
Pedestrians may suffer serious injury or death if hit at over 30 km/h.
Safe speed depends on conditions
You must adjust your speed for road, traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.
High pedestrian use areas in ACT
These areas use lower limits to reduce crash risk and injury severity.
Speed limit signs indicate
These signs show the maximum legal speed unless reduced by special zones.
It is illegal to exceed the posted limit
Driving over the posted speed is a traffic offence.
Point-to-point speed cameras measure
These cameras detect average speed between two points to enforce limits.
ACT has fixed speed and red light cameras
These cameras are installed to deter speeding and red-light violations.
Running a red light while speeding may lead to
You can be fined for both offences if detected by a camera.
Speed camera images include
Camera captures include vehicle details and time/place of the offence.
Mobile speed cameras are used in ACT
Mobile speed cameras are used from vans or tripods in various locations.
Flash units used at night help
Infrared-triggered flash units enhance nighttime camera photos.
Safe system principle encourages
Lower limits are used where pedestrian and cyclist activity is high.
Side impact crashes at over 50 km/h
Serious injuries or death occur in crashes above 50 km/h.
Head-on crashes at 70 km/h
The risk of death is very high in high-speed head-on collisions.
Children need lower speed zones because
Children may behave impulsively; drivers must reduce speed and stay alert.
Reduce speed near parked cars
Parked cars can hide pedestrians, especially children—reduce speed and watch carefully.