Blanket speed limit reductions are being left in the rear-view mirror.

The Transport Minister's removed requirements for Road Controlling Authorities to implement speed management plans.

Work will begin to account for economic impacts —like travel times— and community views, alongside safety when setting speed limits.

Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking that the changes allow them to re-write the rule, to put a stop to a one size fits all approach.

He says the requirements effectively meant 30-kilometre limits on urban roads, and 80-kilometres max on State Highways.

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Blanket speed limit reductions are being left in the rear-view mirror. 
The Transport Minister's removed requirements for Road Controlling Authorities to implement speed management plans. 
Work will begin to account for economic impacts —like travel times— and community views, alongside safety when setting speed limits. 
Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking that the changes allow them to re-write the rule, to put a stop to a one size fits all approach. 
He says the requirements effectively meant 30-kilometre limits on urban roads, and 80-kilometres max on State Highways. 
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