Safer 40km/h speed limit on Maroondah Highway in Lilydale

What we’ve done

We’ve introduced a safer speed limit of 40km/h with electronic speed limit signs on Maroondah Highway between Cave Hill Road and Deschamps Avenue in Lilydale to make the road safer for all road users.  

The new 40km/h speed limit is place between 7am and 8pm daily and is 50km/h outside these hours.

By making sure the speed limit is right in this residential growth area, we can reduce the likelihood and severity of road crashes and make the road environment safer so pedestrians, bike riders and drivers can share the road safely.

Image: Electronic speed limit signs installed on Maroondah Highway in Lilydale.

Project background

Maroondah Highway in Lilydale is a residential growth area with a shopping precinct, public transport, public parks with recreation facilities and attracts a high level of pedestrian and bike rider activity.

In the five-year period ending in December 2020, 27 crashes occurred along Maroondah Highway between Cave Hill Road and Anderson Street, and 23 crashes occurred between 7am and 8pm.

Pedestrians are completely exposed to the full force of a crash, making them some of the most vulnerable road users.

When electronic speed limit signs are installed in a speed limit zone, they flash to remind drivers to be extra vigilant and obey the speed limit, making the road safer for pedestrians, including shoppers, children and families during busy peak hours.

By making the speed right for the road, we make the road environment safer for all road users.

This project has been jointly funded by the Australian Government and Victorian Government under the Road Safety Program.

Get in touch

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Call:   13 37 78