Speed Limits Speed limits vary according to the areas you are driving in.
Speed limits are well signposted throughout tropical North Queensland.
In residential areas, towns and cities the speed limit in generally 60 kph although certain areas, such as the main street of Airlie Beach, are signposted to 50 kph. Speed limits are heavily policed in North Queensland and the police tolerate very few excuses. If you are caught speeding by a police officer with a speed detecting radar gun or by a patrol car you will be issued with an expiation notice which will need to be paid within thirty days. Excessive speeding may result in your immediate arrest. If you are detected speeding by a speed camera you will be notified and made to pay the appropriate fine.