Safer speed

Speed limit reduced to 50km/h on Lord Street
Posted 4 May 2026 Speed limit reduced to 50km/h on Lord Street

The existing 60 km/h speed limit on Lord Street between Walcott Street and Brewer Street will be adjusted to the built up area speed limit of 50 km/h.

Vincent responds to traffic safety concerns
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.

Smiles extended for safe drivers in Vincent
Posted 8 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.

Smiles for safe drivers on Ellesmere Street
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.

Slow down in my street
Posted 2 October 2024 Slow down in my street

The speed limit is now 40km/h on local roads in Vincent. Collect a bin sticker to remind drivers to slow down in your street.

Local speed limits drop to 40km/h
Posted 10 July 2024 Local speed limits drop to 40km/h

The speed limit on all local roads in Vincent will drop to 40km/h.

Green light for 40km/h speed limit on all local access roads
Posted 19 October 2023 Green light for 40km/h speed limit on all local access roads

The speed limit on all local access roads in Vincent will drop to 40km/h.

Vincent to extend 40km/h speed zones
Posted 26 July 2023 Vincent to extend 40km/h speed zones

The City of Vincent is seeking approval from Main Roads WA to expand permanent 40km/h speed zones to the rest of its local roads.

Vincent to extend 40km/h speed limits
Posted 22 February 2023 Vincent to extend 40km/h speed limits

Vincent is seeking Main Roads WA approval to make the 40km/h speed limit permanent on all local roads.

Consultation begins on Accessible City Strategy
Posted 4 December 2020 Consultation begins on Accessible City Strategy

Vincent residents are invited to have their say on a bold new strategy aimed at changing the way people travel and improving the City’s transport network. Visit Imagine Vincent to find out more and share your thoughts.

40km/h Speed Zone Trial
Posted 8 April 2019 40km/h Speed Zone Trial

On 29 April, we will start a 40km/h speed zone trial in Vincent’s southern suburban areas. 57.4% of the people we surveyed in our community consultation last July voted yes to the trial. We asked a few residents to tell us why they voted yes.

Vincent's 40km/h speed zone trial to start 29 April
Posted 25 February 2019 Vincent's 40km/h speed zone trial to start 29 April

The City of Vincent’s 40km/h speed zone trial will start on 29 April in Vincent’s southern suburban areas. The two-year trial aims to study the impact of slower speed limits in residential areas, with independent research supported by the Road Safety Commission.

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