This report contains a review and assessment of speed limits posted in speed zones on Provincial rural highways, and practices used by the Ministry of Transportation to determine the appropriate speed limit. Municipal speed limits and speed limit setting practices are not within the scope of this study. Based on the results of the assessment, recommendations are offered to improve safety and traffic operations on Provincial roads through the application of speed limits and other speed management techniques.

Disclaimer:
The Review and Analysis of Posted Speed Limits and Speed Limit Setting Practices in British Columbia was commissioned by the Minister of Transportation as an independent review. The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation.