Goods Vehicles Campaign - Warwickshire Web

Goods Vehicle Campaign

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The Warwickshire Casualty Reduction Partnership has written to local companies that operate goods vehicles to ask for their support in making the roads safer for all users. Lower speed limits apply to goods vehicles and cars towing in areas where the National Speed Limit applies and on motorways. For example, heavy goods vehicles weighing more that 7.5tonnes are subject to a maximum speed of 40mph on single carriageway roads. The lower limits apply because heavier vehicles have longer stopping distances and because the additional weight and momentum of these vehicles has the potential to cause absolute carnage if they are involved in a crash. The Partnership has been asking the companies to remind their drivers of the importance of observing speed limits at all times. The request is in response to the high number of collisions involving goods vehicles and the large number of complaints received from local communities regarding speed abuse by goods vehicles. The Partnership have also asked car drivers to play their part by taking extra care when they are close to goods vehicles. The lower speeds of goods vehicles can cause frustration to car drivers who get stuck behind one, however it is important that car drivers take great care when they want to overtake and ensure they only do so when they are absolutely certain that they will be able to complete the manoeuvre safely. Car drivers should always remember that goods vehicles have large blind spots and may not be aware that there is another vehicle behind them. A simple rule to remember is that if you are behind a goods vehicle and cannot see its mirrors, it cannot see you.

We currently still have resouces available on request for this campaign, leaflets,vehicle stickers and dashboard stickers.



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