Andrews welcomes speed limits

Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews has welcomed the formal introduction of a 50kmh urban speed limit on local streets across the region.

pedestrian at 60kmh, there is an 85 per cent chance that the pedestrian will be killed. At 50kmh, the chance of a pedestrian being killed is reduced to 45 per cent," Ms Andrews said.

Work to install necessary roadside signage for the introduction of the new limit has been funded by the State Government.

October 15