General speed limits in South Africa are prescribed in the National Road Traffic Act and Regulations. These limits, however, do not accommodate all possible conditions that may occur on roads - therefore the need for a procedure for the setting of speed limits. The National Department of Transport has undertaken a study on speed limits and developed a new procedure for the setting of speed limits. Proposals have also been made regarding a new approach to managing speed limits. The purpose of this paper is to present the main findings of this study. (Author/publisher)
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