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Tougher regs on the way
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LORRIES will remain the most important means of moving freight for the foreseeable future, according to the Transport White Paper published this week.
But it also states that some measures must be taken to "civilise the heavy lorry."
It says there are three such measures: to control where they go, but dismisses lorry routes: to regulate design and construction, and says steps must be taken to reduce engine noise: and management also must be regulated.
On the last point, it looks to the EEC proposals for standards of entry to the industry.
Local authorities are to be given responsibility to regulate traffic, and Government support has to be given to support research into the use of transfer terminals. There will be new regulations made, next year, to require higher braking standards and reduce the risk of jack-knifing. And greater control will be exercised over smoke emission.
The document restates the Government's commitment not to introduce a 40-tonne maximum without being satisfied that "it would be consistent with the needs of safety and the environment."
A review committee will he set up to examine how the 0 licensing system might be improved to improve quality and efficiency in the industry.
There will be tougher laws governing overload and inadequate maintenance.
Hazardous load carriers may require to be licensed. It is proposed that applicants would be required to show that they were fully qualified in handling this type of traffic.