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12th November 1983
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FRENCH police are preparin crackdown on foreign lorriet ensure they respect the sp limits, especially on motorwo The move follows French G ernment plans to introdi speed limiters on heavy lor and coaches sold in France r year.

All lorries over 10 tonnes . be restricted to 90km/h and heavier vehicles over 19 ton the limit will be 80km/h.

The new law — introdu after several serious coz crashes in France — has ID, accepted by the French transr industry without protest.

But CM understands that French police have given as ances that lorries operating French roads belonging foreign companies will strictly controlled so that they not enjoy an unfair competi. advantage. Speeding drivers face stiff penalties.

France will be the only cour in the EEC to use speed limit. The Dutch who have studied idea do not think they are ne( sary.

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