Capon: 'Positive line'
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THE TRANSPORT industry should adopt a more positive line on new legislation, Leyland Trucks product developmen1 director Peter Capon told Road Haulage Association conference delegates.
"We want to influence legislation from a position ol strength and respect, and our objective must be to seek technically appropriate solutions to environmental problems, backed by consistent and harmonious legislation," he said.
"We must avoid panic solutions and divisive legislation which can only fragment our resources."
Mr Capon went on to refer to the Greater London Council's plans for a night and weekend lorry ban, which will be considered again later this month. "We may not like a lorry ban in London, but those who live or spend a lot of time in the capital appreciate the noise and congestion caused by these vehicles."
He urged the industry and legislators to avoid panic measures which are likely to create at least as many problems as they solve.
"I believe that one example of this is the implementation of exhaust emission controls without an adequate understanding of which elements are responsible and to what extent, and under what conditions for the adverse environmental effect on our community.
"At the same time, this panic legislation could make fuel economy significantly worse," he said.