General Information - VDO ROAD SPEED LIMITATION Brochure

General information

Excessive speed in driving heavy vehicles has been a
social and governmental issue around the world for
many years, primarily from the perspective of road safe-
ty. With increased engine power and long axle ratio,
attainable speeds for trucks are currently much higher
than the speed limits on highways and secondary
roads in many countries.
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Excessive speed in trucks has numerous conse-
quences, including:
• H igher rates of accidents involving fatalities
and serious injuries
• I ncreased operating and maintenance
costs for the transport industry
• Increased costs for insurance companies
• Greater environmental pollution