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NSW to introduce changes to cut down on roadworks speed limits being left in place when roadworks are not occurring (www.carexpert.com.au)
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The New South Wales Government has introduced legislation to remove temporary speed limits in road work zones when outside of construction times.

Rather than forcing drivers to always slow down through road works – regardless of whether workers are on site or not – the new proposal will allow speeds to be raised when construction isn’t taking place.

However, in some cases, reduced speed limits will remain to ensure driver safety.

The NSW Government says it expects the change to be implemented next year following consultation with stakeholders this year.

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[–] [S] 9 points 1 year ago

This sounds like a good idea. I've always thought that the common experience of reduced speed limits left in place without good reason is like calling wolf - drivers get used to not finding a safety hazard to slow down so much and therefore are less likely to do so when they actually need to.

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    [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    They should fine anyone who leaves them in place.

    I had a situation recently where a road work 40 sign was left out. With no End Road Work sign. For weeks.

    Yep, it went exactly as you imagine.

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