**Petition to Restore the 80km/h Speed Limit on Tapleys Hill Road, West Beach**

For decades, Tapleys Hill Road in West Beach has been a vital thoroughfare for commuters, businesses, and residents alike. However, a recent and unjustified speed limit reduction from 80km/h to 60km/h—made in response to complaints from a couple of properties—has had widespread negative consequences. Thousands of South Australians who rely on this major route are now experiencing unnecessary delays, increased congestion, and heightened frustration. Additionally, emergency services and commercial transport are being hindered, causing ripple effects on efficiency and safety across Adelaide’s road network.

This drastic and unwarranted change is creating more problems than it solves. The reduced speed limit has led to a noticeable increase in rear-end collisions and risky overtaking as drivers attempt to compensate for the slower flow of traffic. With Tapleys Hill Road being one of the busiest arterial roads in the western suburbs, the decision to drop the speed limit disrupts traffic patterns and contributes to longer travel times for thousands of commuters daily. If this reduction remains, Adelaide’s road network will suffer from avoidable congestion, economic inefficiencies, and unnecessary frustration for motorists.

The speed reduction was implemented without sufficient justification or public consultation, and the data since its enforcement shows that it has not improved safety—if anything, it has made conditions worse. Restoring the 80km/h limit will alleviate congestion, improve traffic flow, and maintain a logical and effective transport system for the western suburbs. We urge the South Australian government to reverse this decision (or come up with a compromise at 70kmh) and listen to the thousands of road users who demand a practical, evidence-based approach to road safety and efficiency.

Sign this petition to revert the 80km/h speed limit on Tapleys Hill Road. Let’s ensure that our roads are designed for the needs of the majority, not the unnecessary complaints of a few.