NSW - F3 90km/h zone update

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Couple of things are to happen here:-

* The 90km/h speed limit *will* increase to 100km/h, I expect around June 2006.

* RTA is waiting on additional VMS - Variable Message Signs to be installed, part of a wider safety 'program', below.

* The new fixed speed camera residing northbound will come online about that time. We do not expect a southbound camera installation at this point.

* The new 100km/h speed limit, the VMS AND the fixed speed camera will work interfaced as part of a test of variable speed limits for the section. Basically, 'rain' sensors will reduce the 100km/h speed limit in the wet, the camera will then enforce the applied limit as shown on the VMS units as they are activated, and the 100km/h limit at other 'dry' times.

I am studying the possibility of advocating for that geographical region specific 'fog sensors' to be installed, with the view of merely flashing on the immediate VMS "In fog slow down-rear fog lights or hazard warning lights may be used', rather than telling folk to wipe say 10km/h off, which as regular F3 drivers know is insufficient for the seasonal fog conditions.

An earlier pre F3 update plan had a similar design, but was dropped when costs reached $50 million, such systems require power supply and optical cable installation, now the road is upgraded, RTA again study this and progress is being made.