Faster speed limit for trucks is the plea
Monday, April 27th, 2009Following the UK Government’s plan to cut car and van speeds on A-roads to 50mph, the Road Haulage Association wants the A-road speed limit for trucks hiked to 50mph – presently they’re stuck at 40 mph.
The RHA wants trucks to match the UK Government’s proposed 50mph speed limit for cars and vans on A-roads, meaning that “traffic could flow at the new limit.” It says its idea would cut tailbacks by having cars and trucks travelling at the same speed.
“The present 20mph speed separation between trucks and other road users means cars and vans can safely overtake trucks.” But the proposed 10mph difference is “not enough of a cushion to allow safe, legal overtaking,” says Roger King, RHA chief executive.