Timaru District Council's operative speed management plan places the safety and well-being of the community at its core. Alongside safer speeds for kura/schools, two priority areas are urban fringes, and the central business district (CBD).
Urban fringe speed limits
The plan's management of speed on roads in urban and industrial fringe areas allowed for speed reductions in these regions, with limits set at either 50km/h, 60km/h, or 80km/h, depending on the specific level of development in each area. This was in response to requests over previous years.
CBD speed limits
Another component of Timaru District's speed management plan involved reducing speed limits in developed areas within the Central Business District. This adjustment is aimed at reducing risks for active road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter users, while fostering a safer environment for all.
Timaru's speed management plan was approved by the Council's Infrastructure Committee and the NZTA Director of Transport.
Maps
https://www.timaru.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/877002/Timaru-District-Safer-Speeds-CBD.pdf
Last updated: 10 Feb 2026