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All HGVs and PCVs on british roads to have driver monitoring technology

Submitted on Thursday 10th November 2016

Published on Thursday 17th November 2016

Current status: Closed

Closed: Tuesday 2nd May 2017

Signatures: 35

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British ~ Children ~ UK

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All HGVs and PCVs on british roads to have driver monitoring technology

Petition Details

Distraction such as mobile phone usage or 'micro sleeping' are major contributing factors to many deaths on British roads. Result can be much worse when in control of a HGV or PCV. Legislation to ensure that these class' of vehicle are fitted with the driver monitoring technology will save lives.

Additional Information

http://www.itv.com/news/2016-10-31/lorry-driver-who-killed-mother-and-three-children-while-on-mobile-phone-sentenced-for-10-years/

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/aug/04/lorry-driver-danny-warby-found-guilty-crash-death-sharon-garrett-cambridgeshire

http://www.rospa.com/road-safety/advice/drivers/fatigue/road-accidents/

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tiredness-can-kill-advice-for-drivers


http://www.brake.org.uk/wake-up/15-facts-a-resources/facts/485-driver-tiredness


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