Fast, slow, slow-fast-slow - Port Chalmers speed limits proposed

How do you feel about this? I find it distracting as a motorist having to be constantly on the watch for changes in speed limit. Up, down, down up up ... between here and Christchurch for instance there's open road, then somewhere on the outskirts of a settlement down a bit, then the expected built-up town limit of 50kph, then up a bit, then open road. A clear 30kph limit somewhere like the obvious start and end of a through street, such as is proposed for Port Chalmers, is one thing, popping occasional 40s here and there is a damn nuisance. When I'm driving, particularly in an area with houses, drives and side roads, I'd like to put all my attention into watching the road and footpaths, including what's on either side. The need to watch for speed limit signs in odd places so as not to get punished is an unwanted distraction. It's a balance between safety and safety, with potential for unintended consequences.

Saturday, 10 August 2019

Public to be asked about proposed speed limit reductions

By Tim Miller

Public consultation over whether to reduce the 50kmh speed limit in George St, Port Chalmers, will start next month....

As the street is part of State Highway 88 any changes are the responsibility of the NZTA.
The Dunedin City Council has also proposed reducing the speed limit to 40kmh in streets approaching George St and public consultation on those changes will coincide with that of the NZTA..... https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/public-be-asked-about-proposed-speed-limit-reductions