House of Assembly - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
2024-03-19 Daily Xml

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Mount Lofty Summit Road

In reply to Mr BATTY (Bragg) (28 September 2023).

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Energy and Mining): The Minister for Road Safety has advised:

The speed limit on the northern section of Mount Lofty Summit Road was approved to be reduced from 80 km/h to 60 km/h in November 2022.

The member may be pleased to know that the speed limit on the remaining sections of the Mount Lofty Summit Road was reduced from 80 km/h to 60 km/h on 26 September 2023, to provide a consistent speed limit along the entire length of the road.

Road safety signage is also in place to advise drivers of upcoming bends and safe speeds to travel around them, as well as to notify of upcoming intersections.

South Australia Police has been notified of the ongoing issues along this road involving dangerous driving and will continue to take affirmative action regarding dangerous driving behaviours.