A Northland road safety campaigner says a new speed management guide announced by the government should see road speeds lowered in many parts of Northland.
Chairman of Roadsafe Northland, John Williamson, said many motorists still travelled faster than the road conditions allowed and it made sense to reduce speed limits where deemed appropriate.
He made the comments while responding to an announcement last week by Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss of a new Speed Management Guide to modernise New Zealand's approach to managing speed. The guide will enable a limit of 110km/h on some roads.
"Changes made under the Guide may include altering road design, lowering speed limits, or in certain circumstances, raising them," Mr Foss said.
"To be eligible for a 110 km/h limit, a road will have to meet very strict conditions, including having a median barrier, at least two lanes in each direction and no direct access to neighbouring properties.