Car speed limits in Tasmania (2026)
Last reviewed: 13 October 2026
In short: The default limit is 50 km/h on urban roads, 100 km/h on rural sealed roads and 80 km/h on rural gravel roads. School zones are 40 km/h at the designated times.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads | 50 km/h is the default speed limit on urban roads [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads | 100 km/h on rural sealed roads and 80 km/h on rural gravel roads, as the default speed limits [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway)Passenger car on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| School zonesPassenger car on public roads | 40 km/h in school zones during designated times. The 40 km/h limit also applies near school buses with flashing lights. [2] |
| Roadworks zonesPassenger car on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Residential streetsPassenger car on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The page says 'urban roads', not 'built-up areas'. The Road Rules 2019 definition was not read.
- The pages read give no separate default for dual carriageways; limits on them are set by speed limit signs.
- The times are shown on the school zone signs. The page does not give the times or the days.
Sources
- Road Safety Advisory Council (Tasmania): Have a question about speed limits in Tasmania? (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources
- Road Safety Advisory Council (Tasmania): Love 40 (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.