Increased beach safety as reduced speed limits come into effect

Thursday, 30 November 2023

From tomorrow, drivers must adhere to the new default speed limit of 40km/h on beaches – reduced further when within 50 metres of a person to 25km/h – unless otherwise signposted, as new laws come into effect.

Following consultation with the community, councils, South Australia Police and other expert stakeholders a decision was reached to reduce the default speed limit, increasing the safety of all beachgoers.

Those caught speeding on a beach face fines up to $5,000 and risk accruing demerit points.

The reduction of the default maximum speed limit from 100km/h comes following a review of speed limits on beaches earlier this year.

As part of the Malinauskas Government’s commitment to the Road Safety Action Plan 2023-25, a comprehensive review and community engagement was conducted which found there was clear support from South Australians to reduce the default speed limit.

Eighty per cent of YourSAy survey respondents supported a reduced default speed limit.

Existing 10km/h speed limits for Moana, Aldinga and Sellicks beaches will remain unchanged.