The Minns Labor Government has delivered on its election commitment to remove road work speed limits outside of construction hours, when it is safe to do so.
From today, the law will require temporary speed limits in all road work zones across the state to be managed in compliance with the new Standard, now finalised and published by Transport for NSW.
The updated Traffic Control at Work Sites (TCAWS) Standard outlines requirements to be used at all work sites in NSW, to safely manage speed limits in construction zones.
This means that from today (July 1), speed reductions in construction zones must be removed during non-work hours, when it is safe to do so.
If there are no workers on site and out of work hours, the road work speed limit will be increased, as long as it is safe for motorists and pedestrians.
This is a commonsense change from the Minns Labor Government that will help motorists reach their destinations safely and efficiently, without being unnecessarily slowed down.
All road users must comply with the posted speed limit, including where speed limits are reduced due to road work, which often result in changed road conditions.
The new Standard has been published in the NSW Government Gazette and the Transport for NSW Transport Standards website.
Minister for Roads and Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison said:
“The Minns Labor Government has delivered on our commitment to remove unnecessary road work speed limits outside of construction hours, helping keep traffic moving, while maintaining safety.
“Motorists across NSW deserve to spend less time stuck in unnecessary traffic and more time with family and friends, which is why we have made this important change.
“Protecting construction workers and motorists around worksites is critical. We are not changing or weakening any rules around safety.
“But as everyone has experienced, leaving speed restrictions in place outside of construction hours often slows down traffic movement.
“This change will help traffic keep moving, reduce frustration for motorists and make journeys across the state more efficient.”
