Queensland · Your Keys to Driving in Queensland · chapter 6 · 16 min read

Turns, Roundabouts & Giving Way

Area speed zones

The speed limit area sign shows you the speed limit you must travel within in the zoned area. A speed limited area is a network of local roads with these signs placed at the entry and exit of the area. An end speed limit area sign will tell you when you have left the speed limited area.

Variable speed zones A variable speed zone has different speed limits applying in the zone at different times of the day or days of the week. These different speed limits may be shown by special speed limit signs that may be electronically controlled. A variable speed limit zone may also be applied on a motorway, long bridge or in a tunnel to allow the speed to be changed if required. A variable speed limit zone is shown through the use of electronic variable speed limit signs and selected static signs. If an electronic variable speed limit sign is blank you must follow the speed limit on static signs. See also Regulatory signs, page 62-64.

School speed zones School zone speed limits only apply on school days between the hours shown on the sign. School zone hours and speed limits may differ between schools, so read the sign, read the time and check your speed.

Warning sign with advisory speed limit

This sign tells you the recommended speed limit through the curves ahead in good driving conditions. It is placed where extra caution is needed and where the speed of your vehicle should be reduced temporarily. See also Warning signs, page 65-66.