The default speed limit of 100km/h on unsignposted country roads in Australia could soon be lowered.

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is currently considering reducing the default speed limit of 100km/h in an effort to curb the road toll in regional areas.

According to federal legislation, roads outside of built-up areas without signposts are automatically set at 100km/h – regardless of whether they are sealed or not.

While unsealed roads may be loose gravel or dirt, even those that are sealed may be in poor condition.

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Statistics show drivers are 11 times more likely to be killed on a regional or remote road compared to those in a major

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