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Howard Lane

VICResidential road0.8 km2 segments
3.1Sports
7.1Safety
0.8 kmTotal length
2Segments
17Grey spot segments

Howard Lane is a 1 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 3.8/10 for caravans with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.1/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
3.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
3.2/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
3.6/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.8/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 2 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 3.0 - 3.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed49%Unsealed51%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classResidential road
3.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 2 segments
17
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure52%
Night driving risk66%
Wind exposure53%
Sun glare risk78%
Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/howard-lane-vic-3Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Howard%20Lane&state=VICSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Howard Lane?+

Howard Lane is approximately 1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Howard Lane sealed?+

Yes. Howard Lane is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Howard Lane good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Howard Lane scores 3.1/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Howard Lane in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Howard Lane scores 3.8/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Howard Lane?+

Contour has identified 17 grey spots on Howard Lane - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 23 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.