(1) The speed limit applying to a driver for a length of road to which a
speed limit sign applies is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the
number on the sign.
Note : "Length" of road is defined in the Dictionary.
Note 1 : "Combination" and
"trailer" are defined in the Dictionary,
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15, and
"GCM" and
"GVM" are defined in the Act.
Note 2 : This subrule is not uniform with the
corresponding subrule in rule 21 of the Australian Road Rules. Different
rules may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.
(3) A speed limit sign on
a road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the
nearest of the following--
(a) a speed limit sign on the road with a different
number on the sign,
(b) an end speed limit sign or speed derestriction sign
on the road,
Note 1 for diagrams : There are a number of other permitted versions of the
speed limit sign and the end speed limit sign --see the diagrams in Schedule
3.