MEDIA RELEASE
8 OCTOBER 2010
SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION FOR BERRIMA ROAD BETWEEN
BERRIMA AND MOSS VALE
The RTA is improving road safety by reducing the speed limit on Berrima Road
between Berrima and Moss Vale.
“The speed limit has been reduced from 90km/h to 80km/h from 750 metres south of
the junction with the Old Hume Highway at
Berrima to 1.2 kilometres south of the
junction with Douglas Road at New Berrima,” an RTA spokesperson said.
“The RTA reviewed the speed limit at the request of local residents with the
view to
providing a safer environment through this area for all road users.
“Speed limits in New South Wales are determined by a number of factors including
the surrounding conditions, road alignment, road use, nearby development, vehicle
types and volumes, crash history and the number of access points along the route.
“The review of these factors along this road has show there are a number of safety
concerns that need to be addressed,” the spokesperson said.
Electronic message signs are in place to alert motorists to the change.
The RTA urges motorists to comply with the new speed limit to ensure the safety of
all road users. Motorists who fail to comply with the new speed limit risk being fined.
CONTACT:
RTA Media Unit 8588 5999
NEWS 
