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Experience from different countries and regions of the world has shown that successful implementation
of a speed limiter directive rests on three major pillars:
• Technical requirements for speed limiter systems
• Legal requirements for implementation
• Testing requirements (vehicle monitoring in traffic)
Graphical depiction of implementation of a speed limiter directive
A speed limiter directive must define
Compile statistics after law has come into effect in order to make corrections
Legal requirements
Technical Requirements
• System requirements
• System approval
Testing Requirements
• Regular vehicle checks
• On-road monitoring by police
• Roadworthiness
(approved bodies)
• Enforcement
Manufacturer (of speed limiter or of vehicle) must
• Obtain system approval
• Obtain authorization from regulatory authority
to set up workshops
• Educate workshop personnel
• Monitor workshops
Onroad and roadworthiness checks
• Police must be informed by manufacturer to
check vehicles on road
• Approved bodies need the same information
• Establish fines
Legal Requirements
• Vehicle categories
• Maximum speed
• Dates (introduction time frame)
• Authorization (workshops)