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Speeding Trucks
Trucks (HGV) and coaches are restricted by law to a maximum speed of 80 kph ( 50 mph). The Government states that 85% of all such vehicles exceed that limit and a considerable amount exceed the general limit of 100 kph (60 mph).
In order to do this any such vehicle manufactured after 1997 must DELIBERATELY, and with forward planning to break the law, DISABLE the speed governor incorporporated into these vehicles which limits the general speed to under 90 kph ( 55 mph). This is done by removing the relevant fuse.
Any such vehicle travelling over 80 kph thus commits two breaches of the law. Firstly the exceeding of the specific speed limit and secondly the disabling of the governor which is a separate offence.
So who is enforcing the law?
Every motorist knows, as does the Government, that these vehicles deliberately flout the law and travel at speeds in excess of 100 kph or >25% of their specific limit.
Yet how many times have you seen a truck or a coach stopped for speeding or stopped at all?
Every day there are press reports of fatal and non-fatal accidents involving trucks.
Why is the Government not enforcing the law and when they do spot checks why do they announce this two days in advance?
Is there collusion between the enforcing authorities and the trucking industry?
Why does CIE, a semi-state entity, not ensure that Bus Eireann coaches obey the 80 kph limit? When have you ever seen a Bus Eireann coach travelling at less than 100kph? With newly installed GPS devices Bus Eireann can determine which (all) coaches are exceeeding these limits and sanction the drivers.
Comments please.
