Speed Restriction Signs

Speed limit signs are an essential part of keeping Australian roads, private properties, workplaces, and shared spaces safe. A well-placed Speed Limit Sign informs drivers of the maximum speed they can safely travel, helping reduce accidents, protect pedestrians and cyclists, and ensure smooth traffic flow. By setting consistent expectations for drivers, Speed Signs allow people to anticipate traffic movement, improving overall road efficiency and safety.

At New Signs, we provide a complete range of Speed Signs designed for roads, private properties, workplaces and temporary traffic management. Our signs help enforce speed limits, whether through permanent installations or temporary setups during construction or roadworks.

Why Speed Limit Signage Matters

Speed Limit Signage is critical not only for compliance but also for safety. The numbers displayed on Australian speed signs are in kilometres per hour (km/h), and limits can vary between states and territories. Drivers need to be aware of local regulations to ensure safe travel.

Modern traffic management also utilises variable and temporary speed limits. Variable Speed Limit Signs can adjust in real time to match traffic conditions, such as congestion, peak-hour flow or road works. Similarly, temporary Speed Restriction Signs are often deployed on construction sites or during special events to maintain safety where normal limits are unsuitable.

By combining these tools with standard Speed Limit Signage, councils, contractors and property managers can maintain control over traffic flow, reduce the likelihood of accidents, and improve the safety of everyone on the road or site.

Types of Speed Limit Signs

New Signs offers a few main categories of Speed Limit Signs to suit a variety of applications: Standard Speed Limit Signs, Traffic Control Speed Signs, Shared Zone & Shared Driveway Signs, and Multi-Message Speed Limit Signs.

Standard Speed Limit Signs

These are the standard speed signs seen on most Australian roads: a white background with bold black numerals inside a red circle. New Signs stocks a full range of speed limits from 2 km/h to 100 km/h, including popular options like Speed Limit Sign 20, Speed Limit Sign 40, Speed Limit Sign 50 and Speed Limit Sign 60.

Traffic Control Speed Signs

Used primarily in car parks, workplaces and construction zones, these signs clearly display the words “Speed Limit” with the limit in bold black text. For added familiarity, some variations include the traditional red circular border around the speed number, combining the benefits of standard road-style signage with the flexibility needed for private or temporary traffic areas.

Shared Zone & Shared Driveway Speed Signs

Shared Zone Signs signs are designed for areas where vehicles and pedestrians interact closely, such as shared driveways, lifestyle villages, apartment complexes or areas with children and pets. They feature the speed limit in a red circle, accompanied by wording like “Shared Zone”, “Shared Driveway”, or “Children at Play”. Many signs also include simple pictograms, such as children, animals or vehicles, for extra visibility.

Complementary signage such as School and Playground Signs, Building Property Signs, and Driveway Parking Signs can further enhance safety in these areas.

Multi-Message Speed Limit Signs

Multi-Message Signs are ideal for roadworks, construction zones, or locations where speed limits change temporarily. Lightweight and designed to fit into multi-message frames, these signs allow for quick updates while maintaining visibility and compliance. New Signs also provides a full range of reflective Multi-Message Traffic Signs to ensure safety during both day and night operations.

Why Choose New Signs for Speed Limit & Restriction Signage?

At New Signs, all our Speed Signs are Australian-made from durable materials with clear graphics, and a wide variety of options to suit roads, private properties, workplaces and shared areas. From permanent installations to temporary traffic management solutions, our signage ensures visibility and safety.

Explore our full range today and make speed management safe, simple and effective.