Speed

The faster you drive the longer it takes your vehicle to stop. In any crash, speed affects the likelihood of a crash and the level of injury. A small reduction in speed increases the likelihood of surviving a crash, especially for pedestrians or cyclists.

Speeding reduces your reaction time to emergencies on the road, such as animals or children running onto the road, and requires a greater distance to stop.

In a 60km/h zone, you’re twice as likely to have a serious crash travelling 65km/h, four times more likely travelling 70km/h and a significant 32 times more likely to crash when travelling 80km/h.

Approximately 80% of speed related deaths involve males.

To find out more about speed limits visit the Northern Territory Government website.

Current initiatives

For more information on penalties for exceeding the speed limit visit the Northern Territory Government website.

What you can do

  • always drive at or below the speed limit and at a speed that suits the road and the current weather conditions
  • if you are not familiar with the vehicle you are driving, you should consider driving at a slower speed to enable you to stop safely for any hazards you may encounter on the road
  • slow down around school zones.

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