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URL: http://www.greatershepparton.com.au/residents/programs/roadsafety/notsofast/
Not So Fast
There has been a big reduction in crashes on local streets since the introduction of the 50 km/h default speed limit in built up areas. An evaluation conducted by the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) showed a more than 40% reduction in crashes where a pedestrian was killed or injured.
The research also showed an overall 13% reduction in all casualty crashes involving all road users.
These results mean that hundreds of families have been spared the pain and suffering of a family member being involved in a serious crash.
The effect on individual trip times is negligible and is generally restricted to the beginning and the end of each journey. For example, reducing your average speed from 60 km/h to 55 km/h will increase trip times by less than 30 seconds per day.
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Not So Fast program is providing further support for the push for lower speeds. Data from the early stages of the program show that while most drivers are heeding the message, there is still a substantial proportion that are creating a dangerous situation for other road users.