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New proposals from the Department of Transport, intended to simplify speed restrictions on larger road vehicles, have met with opposition from green transport groups.
The government published proposals today (February 3rd) which suggest enforcing a speed limit of 65 mph for all buses, minibuses and coaches carrying more than eight passengers.
A speed limit of 60 mph for HGVs over 3.5 tonnes was also suggested.
The limits would be enforced on all vehicles in the classes specified, regardless of whether or not they were fitted with speed limiting devices.
However, the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) has condemned the new regulations.
A spokesperson said: "The fact that these older vehicles are able to travel at faster speeds is no incentive for companies to invest in safer and more fuel efficient vehicles."
The problems arise because newer, more fuel efficient vehicles are fitted with speed limiters while the older vehicles, which often emit more carbon dioxide emissions, tend not to be fitted with the devices.
Posted by Mark Stephens
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