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http://powernationtv.com/post/federal-government-could-limit-speeds-on-semi-trucks
One of the most controversial laws that may go into effect would regulate the speed of semi trucks on the highway.
According to The Claims Journal, the proposal appeared in the U.S. Department of Transportation's March 2014 "Report of Significant Rulemaking," and would mandate semi trucks weighing more than 26,000 pounds to use speed governors with an unspecified limit.
It's common practice that many trucking companies already set their tractor trailers with limiters, but they haven't been obligated to do so by law as of yet. An article from The Car Connection explains that different speed limiters work in slightly different ways, but the idea is that when a vehicle reaches its designated top speed, it begins cutting fuel supply and the air to the engine, curtailing combustion and speed.
There is no official word on what the DOT may want a truck's top speed to be, though previous proposals have recommended 68 mph.
The DOT believes that lowering speeds would cut down on the number of accidents by reducing trucks' stopping distance and create safer roadways.
At this time the proposal is in its infancy. From here, the rule will be sent to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx this month, and if approved, it goes to the White house Office of Management in June, The Car Connection says. If it passes there, it could appear in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in October. At the earliest, this regulation would go into effect in the second half of 2015, but there are still many hurtles to be jumped.
Wonder @Nitro Dude thinks of this...seems...excessive?
One of the most controversial laws that may go into effect would regulate the speed of semi trucks on the highway.
According to The Claims Journal, the proposal appeared in the U.S. Department of Transportation's March 2014 "Report of Significant Rulemaking," and would mandate semi trucks weighing more than 26,000 pounds to use speed governors with an unspecified limit.
It's common practice that many trucking companies already set their tractor trailers with limiters, but they haven't been obligated to do so by law as of yet. An article from The Car Connection explains that different speed limiters work in slightly different ways, but the idea is that when a vehicle reaches its designated top speed, it begins cutting fuel supply and the air to the engine, curtailing combustion and speed.
There is no official word on what the DOT may want a truck's top speed to be, though previous proposals have recommended 68 mph.
The DOT believes that lowering speeds would cut down on the number of accidents by reducing trucks' stopping distance and create safer roadways.
At this time the proposal is in its infancy. From here, the rule will be sent to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx this month, and if approved, it goes to the White house Office of Management in June, The Car Connection says. If it passes there, it could appear in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in October. At the earliest, this regulation would go into effect in the second half of 2015, but there are still many hurtles to be jumped.
Wonder @Nitro Dude thinks of this...seems...excessive?
