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THE SPEED limit for goods vehicles on duel carriageways should

17th March 1978, Page 7
17th March 1978
Page 7
Page 7, 17th March 1978 — THE SPEED limit for goods vehicles on duel carriageways should
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be upped to 50mph, says the Freight Transport Association. The FTA's previous requests for the 10 mph increase have been rejected by the Department of Transport, on the grounds that the design standards on some dual carriageways did not allow such a move.

In its new proposals, the FTA questions the ability of such limited standard roads to carry general traffic safely at 70mph. It suggests an urgent review of all dual carriageway speed limits and the imposition of a• lower maximum (60mph) on those of limited capability.

In the longer term action should be taken to improve the substandard road sections.

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Organisations: Freight Transport Association, Department of Transport