SPEED LIMITER PROPOSAL Speed is an issue that leads to seriously injurious or fatal crashes, as recognized by the National Roadway Safety Strategy, and speed management is the presumed solution for significantly reducing these tragedies. In 2019, 860 fatal crashes were reported in areas with posted speed limits of 70-75 miles per hour, and 24 fatal crashes within the limits of 80-85 miles per hour. In light of the issue of devastating consequences of speeding, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) has put forth a proposal - Speed Limiters. The Notice of Intent suggests a rulemaking that "if adopted, would impose speed limitations on certain Commercial Motor Vehicles that operate in interstate commerce." The Conception Of An Idea Post the installation of electronic engine control units (ECUs) in Commercial Motor Vehicles in 2003, most CMVs have been equipped with these, but no significant technological progress has been made in the years that have ...
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