Speed limiter regulations published in Ontario Provincial officials in Ontario have

[StlouisX50]

Speed limiter regulations published in Ontario (http://truckdriversindustry.blogspot.com/2008/11/speed-limiter-regulations-published-in.html)

Provincial officials in Ontario have officially published regulations for mandatory speed limiters on heavy trucks.
As previously confirmed by transportation officials, speed limiters will be mandatory beginning Jan. 1, 2009, on all trucks 1995 or newer with a gross weight exceeding 26,000 pounds. The regulation applies to trucks that travel Ontario highways regardless of where they are from.
The regulations, published online on Monday, Nov. 10, require the maximum setting of a speed limiter to be 105 kilometers per hour, or 65 mph. Ontario’s major highways have a maximum speed limit of 100 km/h, or 62 mph, but other provinces and U.S. states have higher speed limits.
The regulations will appear in the Nov. 29 edition of The Ontario Gazette, the official publication for government rules and regulations.
Ontario officials say enforcement of the regulations will begin with a six-month education period. After that, officers can cite truckers caught going faster than 105 km/h for not having a working speed limiter.
Owner-operator associations in Canada and in the U.S. oppose government-mandated speed limiters. Large motor carrier associations tend to support a government mandate.
Officials with the U.S.-based Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association are preparing to file a formal “notice of intent” to challenge the regulation on a federal level in Canada.
Click here (http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2008/Nov08/111708/111708-02a.htm) to read the Ontario regulations.

[supercowpowers]

That could be a good idea if Canada didn't have a land border with a country that has 70 and 75 MPH limits.

[StlouisX50]

But can trucks go to that speed limit? I was under the impression that big rigs had to go slower.

[supercowpowers]

Speed Limit Laws (http://www.iihs.org/laws/speedlimits.aspx)
- Updated November 2008

You're right, many states do have split speed limits. But I'm noticing that the following states are not listed with a separate truck limit...

Alabama - 70
Arizona - 75
Colorad - 75
Florida - 70
Georgia - 70
Iowa - 70
Kansas - 70
Louisiana - 70
Minnesota - 70
Mississippi - 70
Missouri - 70
Nebraska - 75
Nevada - 75
New Mexico - 75
North Carolina - 70
North Dakota - 75
Oklahoma - 75
South Carolina - 70
South Dakota - 75
Tennessee - 70
Utah - 75
West Virginia - 70
Wyoming - 75

In fact, it doesn't even list a split limit for your location, Missouri?

[StlouisX50]

I have seen Missouri show 55 on the interstate. Maybe its different in some areas of the state though.

[smokeonit]

to drive 70 or 75 with a big rig is insane... the stopping distance is like a mile @ that speed... if there's an accident ahead it's a disaster waiting to happen...

65mph/105km/h is pretty decent... in europe the offical limit is mostly 80km/h/50mphh for big rigs, but the limiters allow for 90km/h/55mph... the euro-truckers dream of 65-70mph runs...! or faster...

[lugnuts]

to drive 70 or 75 with a big rig is insane... the stopping distance is like a mile @ that speed... if there's an accident ahead it's a disaster waiting to happen...

65mph/105km/h is pretty decent... in europe the offical limit is mostly 80km/h/50mphh for big rigs, but the limiters allow for 90km/h/55mph... the euro-truckers dream of 65-70mph runs...! or faster...


the stopping distance isn't that bad on big trucks. and here in the states the truckers are better informed then the average driver with the use of CB radios. truckers usually know about slow/stopped traffic well before they get to it.

IMHO having the trucks driving the same speed as cars is far safer then driving at a reduced speed. too many poor drivers out there that can not judge their approach speed on slower traffic. I have also seen trucks pull out in front of faster traffic to pass another slow truck almost causing an accident. to me these situations are more common and happen on a daily basis. keeping all traffic at the same speed would reduce these situations.

faster speeds arn't the problem its unatentive/distracted drivers driving at high speeds...they are the problem.

BTW, Welcome to the board!

[The Breeze]

faster speeds arn't the problem its unatentive/distracted drivers driving at high speeds...they are the problem.




The problem is, With auto drivers, this is more the rule than the exception regardless of their speed.

[ATS666]

I think this is BS. Trucks have enough problems making it up hills when they are doing 120-130kms at the bottom of the inclines.

This is going to make the roads even more dangerous.

Truckers have it tough as it is with diesel prices, limited on the amount of hours they can drive thus the need for 2 log books and expected to make impossible delivers with out speeding. Family life is hard when you cant be around cuz your on the road all the time.

I would hate to be in there shoes.

[Maestro]

think of this way, not sure how many US trucker or trucking company actually go into Canada, but this is a law which Canada knows that most all US trucks or company will not place on the truck so it a way of limiting US trucks from operating in Canada.

Think about how the law is written if you're over 55 then your limited must be broke so you violated the law.

[lugnuts]

think of this way, not sure how many US trucker or trucking company actually go into Canada, but this is a law which Canada knows that most all US trucks or company will not place on the truck so it a way of limiting US trucks from operating in Canada.

Think about how the law is written if you over 55 then you the limited must be broke so you violated the law.


well I have a feeling it won't last long. with these on trucks there goes revenue for the gov. once they see a significant drop in revenue they will change their minds.

[supercowpowers]

I don't believe that the electronic limiters are capable of applying the brakes, just cutting engine power. If that's the case, then all the OPP hasto do is set up a speed trap at the bottom of a hill and pretend they don't know that while they happily collect the fines from truckers with "defective" limiters... :rolleyes:

What's going on in Ontario? First they're leaving families on the side of the road for "racing" at 85 mph, and now this garbage...