Car speed limits in Australia (2026)
Last reviewed: 13 October 2026
In short: Speed limits in Australia are set by each state and territory, and no single national figures were verified for this page. Posted limits on signs apply.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway)Passenger car on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- Road traffic law is made by the states and territories. They each set their own default and posted limits. No state or territory limit is given here because none was verified against its legislation.
Related pages
Australia: rules by state or province
| Country | Built-up areas | Outside built-up areas (single carriageway) | Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway) | Motorways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Victoria | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | ⚠ Not yet verified | Passenger car on public roads, Non-built-up freeways: 110 km/h (signed, non-built-up) |
| Queensland | 50 km/h | 100 km/h (110 km/h where signed) | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Western Australia | 50 km/h | 110 km/h | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| South Australia | 50 km/h | 100 km/h (110 km/h where signed) | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Tasmania | 50 km/h | 100 km/h sealed, 80 km/h gravel | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Australian Capital Territory | 50 km/h | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Northern Territory | 60 km/h (many towns 50 km/h or less) | 110 km/h | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.