It's been quite a few months now since the speed limit on the middle section of Welcome Bay Road has been reduced to 60km (80km either side of this). So, what's the verdict? I drive this road every day, seemingly being almost the only one who drives at 60km. I am constantly tailgated, and frequently overtaken. Maybe there's an unwritten rule to say that we can drive at 80km, but no-one told me about it.
Prior to this speed limit change everyone was driving the same speed, (mostly) safely. Now, people are getting impatient with drivers like me doing 60km, and subsequently overtaking me.
I assume the change is due to the ‘Christmas Day crash', where some people thought it was a good idea to race...and we all know the result of that. Whatever the speed limit, there will always be idiots. For the rest of us, I believe 80km is a safe speed limit for that road (like all the other rural roads in the same area). Also, there is a police car that seems to patrol the road, except when people are overtaking me, obviously trying to catch the speedsters. Surely this police officer's salary could be put to better use.
Or better still, revert the speed limit back.While on the speed limit subject...to those of you who drive between Welcome Bay shops and Hairini in the morning the speed limit is not 40km! It's quite safe to drive up to 60km! Thanks.

A. Duffy, Welcome Bay.