21Speed limit where a speed limit sign applies

#### 21 Speed limit where a speed limit sign applies 21 Speed limit where a speed limit sign applies > > (1) The speed limit applying to a driver for a length of road to which a *speed limit sign* applies is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the sign. > > > > Note. > > > > Length of road is defined in the Dictionary. > > > (2) However, if the number on the *speed limit sign* is over 100 and the driver is driving a vehicle with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes or a vehicle and trailer combination with a GCM over 4.5 tonnes, the speed limit applying to the driver for the length of road is 100 kilometres per hour. > > > > Note 1. > > > > Combination and trailer are defined in the Dictionary, vehicle is defined in rule 15, and GCM and GVM are defined in the Act. > > > > Note 2. > > > > This subrule is not uniform with the corresponding subrule in rule 21 of the Australian Road Rules. Different rules may apply in other Australian jurisdictions. > > > (3) A *speed limit sign* on a road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearest of the following— > > > > > (a) a *speed limit sign* on the road with a different number on the sign, > > > > > (b) an *end speed limit sign* or *speed derestriction sign* on the road, > > > > > (c) if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road. > > > > Note 1. > > > > T-intersection is defined in the Dictionary. > > > > Note 2. > > > > Rule 322(1) and (2) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign on a road. > > | Speed limit signs | > | Speed limit sign(Standard sign) | Speed limit sign(Variable illuminated message sign) | > | Other signs | > | End speed limit sign | Speed derestriction sign | > > Note 1 for diagrams. > > There are a number of other permitted versions of the *speed limit sign* and the *end speed limit sign*—see the diagrams in Schedule 3. > > Note 2 for diagrams. > > A *speed limit sign* or *end speed limit sign* may have a different number on the sign—see rule 316(4).