The Battle Over Speed Limiters Persists

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

🏎️ The Battle Over Speed Limiters Persists.

A speed limiter is a device designed to restrict the maximum speed of commercial trucks. It aims to improve road safety by reducing the potential of accidents resulting from excessive speed. In the United States, the utilization of speed limiters on commercial trucks is not mandatory, although some states require them for specific types of trucks or on certain roads. Nonetheless, numerous trucking companies opt to install speed limiters on their vehicles voluntarily as a safety precaution.

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