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RACV and crash expert urge lower speeds on risky country roads
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The RACV and a leading road crash expert are calling for lower speed limits on regional roads that lack safety features with plans for a speed reduction trial on the Mornington Peninsula getting more community support.
So far this year, 80 people have died on Victorian roads with many more suffering serious injuries.
New figures showed strong community support for a speed reduction trial on the Mornington Peninsula.
Credit:Joe Armao
Victoria’s main farming group has rejected the push to reduce speeds, arguing governments should focus on upgrading roads instead.
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