South Africa: Residents Welcome Reduced Speed Limit On R44 Through Betty's Bay

Betty's Bay residents welcome reduction in speed limit on R44

The Western Cape Provincial Government has announced the reduction of the 80km/h speed limit on a section of the R44 through Betty’s Bay in the Overstrand Municipality in the Western Cape.   The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure received a request to lower the speed limit to 60km/h on the commercial section of the roadway known as “The Hub” and at the entrance to the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens to enhance safety.  In response, an inv…

South Africa: Residents Welcome Reduced Speed Limit On R44 Through Betty's Bay

[SAnews.gov.za] The Western Cape Provincial Government has announced the reduction of the 80km/h speed limit on a section of the R44 through Betty's Bay in the Overstrand Municipality in the Western Cape.

Speed limit reduced on R44 in Betty’s Bay after resident complaints

Western Cape motorists have been notified of a speed limit reduction along a section of the R44 through Betty’s Bay. This follows several complaints from community members in the area to reduce the speed limit on the busy route for the safety of residents and other road users.   The Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, and Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, made the announcement during engagement with the Overstrand Municip…