Speed limits - North Region - 7 August 2025
This is advanced notice of speed limit changes that will take effect within the next two weeks. Speed limits will not change until the new speed limit signs are installed. Please ensure that you always observe the posted speed limit signs on the road.
Review Number | Road name | From | To | Local Government Area | Current speed limit km/h | New speed limit km/h | Reason for change |
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R-4640 | Federal Drive | 180 metres south of Mafeking Road, Goonengerry | 30 metres south of Charltons Road, Federal | Byron | 100 | 80 | This road has not previously been subject to a formal speed zone assessment and the default 100 km/h speed limit which applied was too high for the rural road environment |
R-4641 | Federal Drive, Federal | Binna Burra Road | 240 metres north of Binna Burra Road | Byron | 50 | 30 | This speed limit change introduces a High Pedestrian Activity Area in the town centre to provide a more pedestrian friendly environment. |
R-3920 | Dalwood Road | Wardell Road, Dalwood | Rous Mill Road, Rous Mill | Ballina | 100 | 80 | This road has not previously been subject to a formal speed zone review and the existing default 100 km/h speed limit was too high for its rural road environment therefore a lower speed limit was required. |
R-4810 | Five Islands Road, Speers Point | 200 metres south of The Esplanade | The Esplanade | Lake Macquarie | 70 | 60 | This speed limit change, complies with the design speed of upgrade works to Five Islands Road and TC Frith Avenue, and will improve consistency with surrounding speed limits. |
R-4810 | TC Frith Avenue | The Esplanade, Speers Point | 310 metres south of Munibung Road, Boolaroo | Lake Macquarie | 70 | 60 | This speed limit change, complies with the design speed of upgrade works to Five Islands Road and TC Frith Avenue, and will improve consistency with surrounding speed limits. |
R-4712 | Fishery Point Road | 180 metres south of Pulbah Street, Morisset | 190 metres west of Morisset Park Road, Bonnells Bay | Lake Macquarie | 70 | 60 | This speed limit change addresses previous crash history, and is expected to improve safety for road users. |