Lower speed limits are in place across Moe, Morwell and Traralgon central business districts.
Latrobe City Council is reminding residents and visitors that the speed limit is 40km/h in high traffic areas to decrease the number and severity of vehicle collisions and improve pedestrian safety. The speed limits add mere seconds to travel time and save lives. Motorists can be fined by authorities for travelling at more than 40km/h.
Latrobe City Mayor Kellie O’Callaghan said it was an important change to keep our community safe.
“Travelling at slower speeds costs you mere seconds in travel time and saves lives,” Cr O’Callaghan said.
“The life or person we save from injury by following these new limits could be your own or that of a loved one.
“Travelling slower gives drivers and pedestrians more time to watch out for each other and to react if a pedestrian suddenly steps onto the road or another driver enters the traffic way.”
Council received funding from the Victorian Government's investment into the Safe Travel in Local Streets program in partnership with the Transport and Accident Commission (TAC) to implement this project.
The works reflect the 2050 Vision Zero statement adopted by the Federal and State governments – a commitment to zero road crash deaths and serious injuries by 2050.
Other regional Victorian cities including Geelong, Bendigo, Wodonga and Shepparton have also adopted the new speed limit.
