Speed Limits and Driving Conditions

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What are speed limits?

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Speed limits are the maximum safe speed you are allowed to travel. You should only drive at the speed limit on a good road and in good weather conditions.

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When is it safer to travel slower than the speed limit?

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It is safer to travel slower than the speed limit when road or weather conditions are not good, there is a lot of traffic or pedestrians, or you are tired, upset, worried, or ill.

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What do speed limit signs indicate?

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Speed limit signs show the fastest speed you are allowed to travel on that road.

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When does the speed limit on a sign apply until?

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The speed limit applies until another sign displays a different speed limit, the road ends, or you pass an End speed limit sign.

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What is special about electronic speed limit signs?

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The speed limit on an electronic sign only applies when the sign is illuminated. If no electronic speed limit is displayed, the default or last sign's speed limit applies.

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What are default speed limits in Tasmania?

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Default speed limits apply when there are no speed limit signs. Specific default speed limits for Tasmania are not provided in the text.