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Lah West Road

VICUnclassified road0.1 km2 segments
3.8Sports
7.9Safety
0.1 kmTotal length
2Segments
2Grey spot segments
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Lah West Road is a 0 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.6/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.6/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 2 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 3.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
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
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
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
2
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
7.9/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure33%
Night driving risk49%
Wind exposure46%
Sun glare risk100%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments
Top 36 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#109001784Paved0.65 km4.87.37.8#109204941Paved0.41 km4.26.37.0#109001792Paved0.05 km4.05.87.0#109001805Paved0.04 km3.85.66.6#109001806Paved0.10 km3.85.66.6#109001804Paved0.10 km3.85.66.6#109001790Paved0.50 km3.85.66.6#109001788Paved0.50 km3.85.66.6#109001786Paved0.50 km3.85.66.6#109001774Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4#109204939Paved0.01 km3.75.56.8#109001793Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001794Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001795Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001796Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001797Paved0.35 km3.75.46.3#109001798Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001799Paved0.58 km3.75.46.3#109001800Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001801Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001803Paved0.54 km3.75.46.3#109001791Paved0.23 km3.75.46.3#109001775Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001802Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001781Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001776Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001777Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001778Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001779Paved0.47 km3.75.46.3#109001780Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001782Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001783Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001785Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001787Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109001789Paved0.50 km3.75.46.3#109204940Paved0.50 km3.44.95.8
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/lah-west-road-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Lah West Road?+

Lah West Road is approximately 0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Lah West Road sealed?+

Yes. Lah West Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Lah West Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Lah West Road scores 5.6/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Lah West Road in a caravan?+

With care. Lah West Road scores 5.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Lah West Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Lah West Road scores 6.6/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Lah West Road?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Lah West Road - 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.

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