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Written question asked by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 November 2006. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 November 2006 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Speed Limiting Devices

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the effect on the number of (a) injuries and (b) fatalities to heavy goods vehicle drivers of the compulsory introduction of speed limiting devices; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

No specific assessment has been made. However, overall, the accident rate involving heavy goods vehicles decreased by 34 per cent. between 1991 (just before the fitment of speed limiters became mandatory) and 2002.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
451 c1564W; 99458
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Large goods vehicles Speed governors
Link
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