Farmers Oppose Government Proposal to Reduce Speed Limits on Bush Roads
A federal report has recommended a 20% decrease in speed limits on bush roads, sparking opposition from farmers.
The proposed change aims to reduce the national road toll by slashing the default 100 km/h speed limit on unsigned regional roads.
- The Department of Transport is considering a new speed limit for approximately 860,000 kilometres of unsealed roads, including dirt and gravel tracks, outside built-up areas.
The federal government is weighing up a dramatic change to the Australian road rules.
Author's summary: Farmers oppose the government's proposal to reduce speed limits.