I think Qld is the only one left to change this law.
Brenda and Alan said
07:37 AM Sep 18, 2019
These changes seem very vague at speed limits above 90Kph and would leave the motorist at the whim of the officer charging them if he thought they didn't slow down enough.
I don't think tow trucks are included in Victorian legislation, only those with red and blue lights.
So in NSW various vehicles with amber flashing lights whose drivers seem to think its cool to drive with them on will cause havoc when they pull over and leave them going.
Alan
KevinJ said
08:09 AM Sep 18, 2019
So what is the speed to slow down to if you are doing say 85 km/h?
At least they have changed to major highways etc to more than 40kmh but saying a 'reasonable speed drop' is required is not good enough.
I personally think that it should be 80 on the major highways with a good clearance and 40 only in built up areas. My Opinion. When I have had to slow down I tend to give the brake a few light taps to warn those behind me something is ahead and we might have to slow down or even stop. I also turn on the hazard lights if I have to stop in the middle of the road for anything.
I'm all for keeping the authorities etc safe but the motorist has to be able to slow down safely.
diggerop said
08:59 AM Sep 18, 2019
If you're doing 85 in a 90 or more zone you're maybe already doing a safe and reasonable speed. If it was a 110 zone I'd wonder why you were only doing 85 but you would certainly be doing a safe and reasonable speed.
If you're doing 85 in a 80 zone you're already breaking the law and as you are in a 80 zone you should be slowing down to 40.
Jaahn said
10:12 AM Sep 18, 2019
KevinJ wrote:
So what is the speed to slow down to if you are doing say 85 km/h?
Yes good question. Warp 9 perhaps. I noticed that discrepancy also !! That typo will be useful in court for years.
Jaahn
KevinJ said
10:58 AM Sep 18, 2019
I guess the key here is that the legislation talks about the speed limit, not the speed of the car. It must mean there are no speed limits less than 90 and more than 80. I must admit, I've not seen one.
Ger08 said
08:31 PM Sep 18, 2019
KevinJ wrote:
I guess the key here is that the legislation talks about the speed limit, not the speed of the car. It must mean there are no speed limits less than 90 and more than 80. I must admit, I've not seen one.
At last a bit of common sense
https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/slow-down-and-give-space/index.html
I think Qld is the only one left to change this law.
These changes seem very vague at speed limits above 90Kph and would leave the motorist at the whim of the officer charging them if he thought they didn't slow down enough.
I don't think tow trucks are included in Victorian legislation, only those with red and blue lights.
So in NSW various vehicles with amber flashing lights whose drivers seem to think its cool to drive with them on will cause havoc when they pull over and leave them going.
Alan
So what is the speed to slow down to if you are doing say 85 km/h?
I personally think that it should be 80 on the major highways with a good clearance and 40 only in built up areas. My Opinion. When I have had to slow down I tend to give the brake a few light taps to warn those behind me something is ahead and we might have to slow down or even stop. I also turn on the hazard lights if I have to stop in the middle of the road for anything.
I'm all for keeping the authorities etc safe but the motorist has to be able to slow down safely.
If you're doing 85 in a 80 zone you're already breaking the law and as you are in a 80 zone you should be slowing down to 40.
Yes good question. Warp 9 perhaps. I noticed that discrepancy also !!
That typo will be useful in court for years.
Jaahn
I guess the key here is that the legislation talks about the speed limit, not the speed of the car. It must mean there are no speed limits less than 90 and more than 80. I must admit, I've not seen one.
Ive never seen 85 posted as a speed limit