Speed AwarenesS SIgns
City of Vincent uses speed awareness signs (also known as smiley face signs) to encourage safer driving in our neighbourhoods.
The signs give drivers instant feedback about how fast they are travelling and remind them to slow down when needed.
We trialed four temporary speed awareness signs on Ellesmere Street following concerns raised by residents about increased traffic and speeding. The results were positive - average traffic speed reduced by 13 per cent from 55km/h to 48km/h.
Vincent now has a three-year rolling program to support our Accessible City Strategy, which aims to prioritise pedestrians through safe streets, slower speed zones and shared spaces.
How the signs work
Speed awareness signs use radar technology to detect the speed of approaching vehicles and provide a visual reminder for drivers to check their speed.
The signs also collect data that helps us to monitor traffic conditions and identify speeding trends.
Sign locations
Speed awareness sings are solar powered and can be moved between locations. Locations for speed awareness signs are identified
We identify locations for the signs using a combination of traffic data and community feedback and prioritise streets where.
- Traffic speeds frequently exceed the speed limit.
- Safety concerns have been identified in Local Area Traffic Management assessments.
- We have received multiple complaints about speeding.
Current locations
Street name
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From
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To
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Timeframe
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| Britannia Road |
Egina Street |
Buxton Street |
Jun 2025 - Mar 2026 |
| Ellesmere Street |
Charles Street |
London Street |
Mar 2026 - Sep 2026 |
| Haynes Street |
Sydney Street |
Eton Street |
Mar 2026 - Sep 2026 |
| Joel Terrace |
Mitchell Street |
Gardnier Street |
Dec 2025 - Jun 2026 |
| Burt Street |
Norfolk Street |
Fitzgerald Street |
Mar 2026 - Sep 2026 |
Upcoming locations
Street name
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From
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To
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Timeframe
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| Eton Street |
Gill Street |
Green Street |
Jul 2026 - Jan 2027 |
| Bourke St |
Oxford Street |
Windich Place |
Jul 2026 - Jan 2027 |
| Carr Street |
Fitzgerald Street |
Charles Street |
Oct 2026 - Mar 2027 |
| Kalgoorlie Street |
Anzac Road |
Ashby Street |
Oct 2026 - Mar 2027 |
| Albert Street |
Charles Street |
Barnet Street |
Oct 2026 - Mar 2027 |
State Government road safety initiative
The Road Safety Commission has announced it will roll out 100 speed awareness signs for high-risk school zones across the state as part of the State Government Road Safety Reform Package
The City will share further information if locations within Vincent are included in this program.
For more information about the Speed Awareness Signs Program, please contact our Engineering team here.
Latest News
Posted 26 November 2025
Vincent responds to traffic safety concerns
Following concerns from East Perth residents regarding increased traffic and speeding along Joel Terrace, the City of Vincent will install temporary speed awareness signs in the area.
Posted 08 September 2025
Smiles extended for safe drivers in Vincent
Following a trial of ‘smiley face’ speed awareness signs, four new signs will be used on rotation across various hotpot locations.
Posted 11 April 2025
Smiles for safe drivers on Ellesmere Street
Four temporary speed awareness signs have been installed along Ellesmere Street in Mt Hawthorn.
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