South Wairarapa mayor Martin Connelly says the speed limit along a stretch of Martinborough road is fine for now - despite large numbers of cyclists hopping between wineries. 

"People have never experienced in 20 years, an accident like this," Connelly said, saying he's comfortable with the road's 100km/h speed limit until he sees expert evidence suggesting otherwise. 

Yesterday a person died and three others were seriously injured after a car collided with a quadricycle on Puruatanga Road.

Many Wairarapa residents told Newstalk ZB today they believe the speed limit should be lowered. 

The road is known for tourists who hire bikes to travel short distances between wineries. One local worker said yesterday many of these cyclists are also intoxicated - although there's no suggestion this was the case in yesterday's incident.

Connelly joined Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings. 

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