DAVAO CITY — This city is seeking to fully implement a new speed limit ordinance next year, Councilor Luna Maria Acosta said.
The City Council approved on final reading on Aug. 1 the speed limit that she proposed.
Under the law, the speed limit on highways from Lacson checkpoint in Calinan to Marilog District-Buda border, Carabao Monument Waypark in Toril to Binugao-Sta. Cruz border and Bunawan Crossing to the Lasang-Panabo City border will be raised to 80 from 60 kilometers per hour (kph).
Ulas Crossing to Lacson checkpoint in Calinan, Ulas Crossing to Carabao Monument Waypark, Panacan Crossing to Bunawan Crossing, Davao City Coastal Road from Tulip Drive to Bago Aplaya will have a speed limit of 60 kph.
The speed limit of 40 kph remains on local and national roads that are primary or secondary within the city limits, while city streets and interior roads will have a speed limit of 30 kph. The speed limit on public subdivision roads, village roads and school zones is 20 kph. — Maya M. Padillo
