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Beware the variables

Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of drivers being caught out by variable speed limit signs. Anyone who’s driven on a New South Wales toll road will be familiar with them. They’re the electronic signs that allow road authorities to change the speed limit in response to changing road conditions, e.g. for roadworks or other hazards such as a breakdown.

The problem for drivers caught by these signs

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