Queensland Consolidated Regulations(1) The speed limit applying to a driver for a length of road to which a speed limit sign applies is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the sign.
(2) A speed limit sign on a road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearest of the following--
(a) a speed limit sign on the road with a different number on the sign;
(b) an end speed limit sign or speed derestriction sign on the road;
(c) if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end--the end of the road.
Examples--
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Speed limit sign (Standard sign) | Speed limit sign (Variable illuminated message sign) |
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End speed limit sign | Speed derestriction sign |