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Ridge Street

VICResidential road1.3 km5 segments
7.3Sports
1.3 kmTotal length
5Segments
32Grey spot segments

Ridge Street is a 1 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles and caravans.

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Vehicle scores
7.3/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.4/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.2/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 5 segments
Excellent (8+)40%Good (6-8)40%Fair (4-6)20%

Sports score IQR: 6.9 - 8.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed84%Unsealed17%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.1
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
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 5 segments
32
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.

API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/ridge-street-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Ridge%20Street&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 Ridge Street?+

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

Is Ridge Street sealed?+

Yes. Ridge Street is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Ridge Street good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Ridge Street scores 7.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Ridge Street in a caravan?+

Yes. Ridge Street scores 7.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Ridge Street good for an EV?+

Yes. Ridge Street scores 7.4/10 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 Ridge Street?+

Contour has identified 32 grey spots on Ridge Street - 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: 22 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.