Proposed changes to speed limits

Steph Rangi Reporter from Taupō Times

The Taupō District Council are proposing changes to speed limits in and around the Taupō area and are seeking public opinion.

Proposed changes:
- Reducing Lake Terrace from 100 to 80km/h from Rainbow Point
- reducing Napier Rd from 80 to 50km/h at the bottom (including Kiddle Dr) and from 100 to 80 km/h above DeBretts (including Crown Rd)
- reducing the Acacia Bay Straight from 100 to 80km/h, extending the 50km/h sections on either side
- reducing Wakeman Rd from 70 to 50km/h.

What do you think about these changes? **Type NFP if you don't want your comment considered for print**

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