Road Conditions
The highway is divided with 4 lanes along the entire length except Labrador (2 lanes) and a few 6 lane segments (often as bus lanes). Traffic hazards include rear-end collisions at traffic lights, pedestrians crossing (many have been killed) and 'hooning' (speeding). The highway at Surfers Paradise is subject to congestion during events, notably the Indy racing carnival, when it is reduced to 2 lanes.
The speed limit is mostly 70 km/h. It is 60 km/h at Palm Beach, Surfers Paradise and Labrador. It is 50 km/h at Burleigh Heads and 80 km/h north of Captain Cook Drive (Arundel).
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