Adequacy of Speed Limit Signs

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether the present number of speed limit signs on all our roads are sufficient; (b) whether the distance interval between each sign is adequate for motorists; and (c) whether there is a plan to increase the speed limit signs in view of the speed limit monitors/cameras to be installed.

The speed limit on all our roads is 50 kilometres per hour (km/h), unless otherwise stated. This is in the Highway Code and also part of the driving test syllabus. Roads with speed limits other than 50km/h are clearly marked by signs. These are placed between 500 metres and one kilometre apart. Advance warning signs are also placed about 100-150 metres before speed cameras.

We regularly review the sufficiency of speed limit signs. But the best safeguard for motorists is not to speed at all times.