Fitting speed-limiting devices in cars could prevent up to
29% of injury accidents on the roads, a report by a Government
advisory body has said.
The Commission for Integrated Transport (CfIT) said there
would be real benefits in the voluntary introduction of intelligent
speed adaptation (ISA).
This is a driver-assistance system that brings local speed-limit
information into the vehicle.
The report was also prepared by the Motorists' Forum, a sub-group
of CfIT which ensures motoring interests and car users' views
are fully reflected in road policy.
The report has also looked at the impacts on fuel consumption,
emissions, noise and road network efficiency. It concluded
that on 70mph roads, adherence to the speed limit could lead
to savings of up to 6% in CO2 emissions.
Neither CfIT nor the Motorists' Forum is recommending the
compulsory fitting or usage of ISA.
