Look out Perth: New 40km/hr zones coming to roads near you

The state will spend $10 million to expand 40km/hr speed limits to all lollipop-person-controlled school crossings in a bid to improve safety.

The budget investment announced Monday will fund the expansion of the lower limit to 165 warden-controlled school crossings outside existing designated school zones.

Electronic speed limit signage will be installed at 93 sites where current speed limits are 60 km/hr or above, and static signage at 72 locations where speed limits are currently 50 km/hr.

The new limits will align with existing school zone periods: 7.30am-9am and 2.30pm-4pm during school terms.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said the program was to improve the safety of both children and traffic wardens.

“Creating safer road environments encourages parents and children to embrace more active modes of travel to and from school,” she said.

Road Safety Minister David Michael said Main Roads WA would deliver the program over the coming years.

“The $10 million is being made available from the Road Trauma Trust Account, which means fines from speed and red-light cameras are being used,” he said.

“Feedback from traffic wardens is that they have been really concerned about driver behaviour and most have a story to tell.”