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Auckland Transport to discuss proposal to reduce speed limits on around 10 per cent of region's roads

October 22, 2019

The proposals include an 80kmh speed limit in high-risk areas, and 50kmh limit when approaching intersections. (Source: Other)

Auckland Transport is meeting today to discuss the possibility of reducing speed limits on around 700 kilometres, or 10 per cent, of local roads.

The number of people killed or seriously hurt on the super city's roads went up 78 per cent between 2014 and 2017.

Such incidents have risen by over 70 per cent over the past three years, Auckland Transport’s CEO said. (Source: Other)

A proposed new by-law suggests significant changes, including an 80km/h speed limit in high-risk areas and a 50km/h limit when approaching intersections.

A 30km/h speed limit would also be introduced for the region's city centre.

If the new by-law goes ahead, the restrictions will be rolled out over two years.

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