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General information
Excessive speed in driving heavy vehicles has been a
social and governmental issue around the world for
many years, primarily from the perspective of road safe-
ty. With increased engine power and long axle ratio,
attainable speeds for trucks are currently much higher
than the speed limits on highways and secondary
roads in many countries.
Excessive speed in trucks has numerous conse-
quences, including:
• Higher rates of accidents involving fatalities
and serious injuries
• Increased operating and maintenance
costs for the transport industry
• Increased costs for insurance companies
• Greater environmental pollution
