Safety groups call for 60 mph speed limiters on trucks

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by kemosabi49, Jul 16, 2022.

  1. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Ummmmmm so who are these people and why are they relevant again? Do they matter?
     
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  3. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    I don't have an issue with speed limiters, but 60 is too slow. I think there should be a cap at like 75. Then the driver still has the option to drive at a speed he or she is comfortable with up to that point. If drivers still can't be satisfied with that, then God ####
     
  4. Long FLD

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    Their money and lobbying power matters.
     
  5. LameMule

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  6. 062

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    So are they going to right a ticket for 70 in a 70 zone if you’re supposed to be governed at 60?
     
  7. Wasted Thyme

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    Probably an equipment ticket.
     
  8. nredfor88

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    We’ll find out when the rule comes down.
     
  9. WildTiger1990

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    Hey people arguing even on this forum , that face driver cameras are good thing.
    So 60 MPH it should not be a problem:)
     
  10. 062

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    What would that be?
    A lot of these new trucks kick out of gear on a down hill. I see a large revenue stream if they can right a ticket even if you’re not speeding.
     
  11. Wasted Thyme

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    That's easy. If all trucks are required to be governed at 60. They'll make it a national speed limit. Problem solved. :rolleyes:
     
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