{"id":50884,"date":"2014-11-28T10:22:15","date_gmt":"2014-11-28T10:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=ca4df5c225172facb6f71e7b707f1122"},"modified":"2014-11-28T10:22:15","modified_gmt":"2014-11-28T10:22:15","slug":"press-release-hgv-changes-to-give-fairer-deal-for-hauliers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=50884","title":{"rendered":"Press release: HGV changes to give fairer deal for hauliers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rules governing HGVs will be modernised across England and Wales, Transport Minister Claire Perry announced today. (28 November 2014).<\/p>\n

The government plans to raise the national speed limit from 50 mph to 60 mph for lorries travelling on dual carriageways<\/a>, following the increase in speed limits for HGVs on single carriageways announced in July this year. <\/p>\n

Today\u2019s announcement will ensure that as of 6 April 2015, lorry drivers have speed limits that are better suited to a modern transport network. <\/p>\n

Transport Minister Claire Perry said: <\/p>\n

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It is really important that speed limits for lorries reflect the needs of a modern transport network and improved vehicle technology\u201d.<\/p>\n

Britain has one of the best road safety records in the world and I am determined to ensure this continues. This change is about ensuring rules for lorry drivers\u2019 speed limits are in line with other larger vehicles on our roads, creating a fairer and more proportionate system.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The changes to speed limits will update previous regulation dating back to the 1980s.<\/p>\n

The government also published today responses to a consultation on issuing on-the-spot fines for HGV drivers who take insufficient breaks from driving on longer journeys<\/a>. The consultation showed clear support for government plans to give enforcement officers another weapon in the fight against irresponsible driving by both foreign and UK drivers. <\/p>\n

Final plans are still being drawn up.<\/p>\n

Related information<\/h2>\n

Written ministerial statement about the increased speed limit for HGV\u2019s on dual carriageways<\/a> issued on 28 November 2014.<\/p>\n

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