A road safety expert is calling for a reduction in the speed limit to 30km per hour in all urban areas in WA.

Western Australia Centre for Road Safety Research Deputy Director Paul Roberts spoke to 6PR Radio Perth Live presenter Oliver Peterson and said travelling 30km/h was much more manageable for drivers in terms pedestrian visibility and vehicle control.

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