Attitudes to open road speed limits

Contrary to some beliefs, driving on the open road is not safer at higher speeds. More than half of all fatal crashes in the NT are run-off-road or overturned crashes that imply loss of control and excessive speed.

What should change

• A speed limit on open roads should be introduced and penalties for speeding should be increased. There should be education and media campaigns on speed limits and the safety benefits of reducing speed. The NT Report proposes a default speed limit of 110km/h on open roads.
• Additional advisory signs to raise driver awareness of the speed limit should be placed on roads leading out of major population centres and border crossings.

More information: Page 9, Key Findings

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