Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

52.   Speed limits

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    (1)   The Minister shall, after consultation with the Board, prescribe the speed limits applicable on all roads and may set different speed limits for different roads and different categories of motor vehicles.

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    (2)   The Minister may, by order, make temporary adjustments in respect of the maximum speed for any category or description of motor vehicle on a road.

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    (3)   Notice of an intention to make an order under subsection (2) shall be published —

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      (a)     in at least 3 issues of the Gazette;

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      (b)     in at least 2 issues of a local newspaper,

during a period of one month before the order is made.

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    (4)   An order made under subsection (2) is subject to a negative resolution of Parliament and shall remain in force until the date specified or until it is revoked.

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    (5)   By having a traffic sign placed on a road limiting the speed at which a motor vehicle is driven or operated on the road, the Minister may, after consultation with the Commissioner, temporarily change the speed at which a person may drive or operate a vehicle on that road.