Samenvatting
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)