Can you exceed the speed limit when overtaking?

Man — this one bothers me every time I overtake. Most people drive around the speed limit or just below.

and THEN someone overtakes, so clearly goes over the speed limit. Is that allowed? Can you go over the speed limit to overtake? and if you can’t how are you meant to overtake, that leaves you very little room to go faster…

Official answer: NO

When overtaking you must:

- Not go over the speed limit

Source: http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules/overtaking.html