Cottesloe votes to cut speeds across entire suburb to boost safety
Cottesloe council voted unanimously to lower speed limits across the whole town rather than just one street precinct.
The Town of Cottesloe decided to lower speeds across all local roads, not just two streets. Staff had recommended reducing Broome and Marmion streets from 50km/h to 40km/h only.
The council backed a wider plan for a lower speed zone town-wide. Councillor Michael Thomas said limits work better when they cover a wider area.
Drivers understand the rules more easily. The move follows a 2022 fatal crash on Broome Street.
Lowering speed from 50 to 40km/h cuts serious injury risk by 60 per cent. A detailed proposal will go to council by March 2027, followed by community consultation.
- 2022 on Broome Street
- Fatal crash year
- 50km/h to 40km/h
- Speed reduction
- 60 per cent reduction in serious injury
- Injury risk drop
- March 31, 2027
- Proposal deadline
Why it mattersConsistent low-speed zones reduce crash deaths significantly, and a town-wide approach is more effective than scattered zones.
AustraliaCottesloe residents face lower speed limits on most local roads; the approach may be copied by other WA councils.
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