Low Speed Zones Tipped to Accelerate National Change The Victorian government is increasing trials of 30km/h speed limits in busy local areas by providing funding grants to four councils. These trials include popular streets like Chapel Street and areas in Brunswick and Coburg. This initiative follows similar pilots in the City of Yarra since 2018 and in Manly, NSW, since 2020, indicating a growing focus on protecting vulnerable road users.

• Victoria is expanding 30km/h speed limit trials to more councils.
• Funding grants have been allocated for trials on popular streets like Chapel Street and areas in Brunswick and Coburg.
• The City of Yarra has been piloting 30km/h limits since 2018.
• NSW has implemented 30km/h zones in Manly since 2020.
• There is a recognized need to protect vulnerable road users in busy areas.