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Brussels seeks views on intelligent systems
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ROAD HAULAGE managers and other transport professionals are being asked whether European Union laws should be introduced requiring truck manufacturers to fit intelligent transport systems.
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the issue and wants comments by 26 March. Brussels is considering how to encourage the use of technology such as emergency braking systems, speed alerts, emergency alerts, adaptive cruise control, lane control systems, electronic tolling and collision avoidance systems, In a memorandum, it says: "Intelligent
transport systems [could] contribute to a safe, efficient, sustainable and seamless transport of goods and people. However, it looks like acceptance and market penetration of such novel applications and services is low."
It is asking transport professionals which technologies are best suited to improve road safety and transport efficiency, and which legal tactics (compulsory rules or voluntary guidelines) "should best be used to speed up market penetration".
For more on the public consultation and to give your opinion, visit http://ec.europa.eu/ transporl/road/consultations/itsen.htm