Section 52: Speed limit

(1) The Minister may, by regulations, prescribe the speed limits in respect of all public roads or sections of public roads. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Minister may, by statutory order, prescribe temporary maximum speed limits for motor vehicles, trailers or engineering plant of different classes or descriptions on any part of any road for such period as may be specified in the order. (3) A person who fails to comply with a speed limit set under subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding one hundred sixty eight currency points or imprisonment not exceeding seven years, or both.