Description of TPM
Definition LCV:
A light commercial vehicle (LCV, often referred to as a 'van') is defined as a commercial freight vehicle (N1 vehicle class in EU legislation) with a maximum weight (GVW) of 3.5 tonnes. Currently, light commercial road vehicles (LCVs) have the same speed limitations as passenger cars. The number of LCV has been, and still is, rising fast and LCVs account for almost 15 % of Europe's road vehicle stock.
There are two main reasons to set a reduced speed limit for LCVs:
1. LCVs contribute significantly to the increase of greenhouse gas emissions of transport. The European Commission adopted a Communication 'COM(2007)19 final' which provides a comprehensive strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from new cars and LCVs sold in the European Union. [1] [7]
2. Accidents in which LCVs are involved are often serious, especially for the crash opponent. [8]The exact new speed limit for LCVs in Europe is still uncertain. A 100 km/h speed limit for LCVs on motorways is under investigation, but a comprehensive strategy for all roads is also a possibility.
Main source
[1] Boer, E. den., et al. (2010): Speed limiters for vans in Europe - Environmental and safety impacts, Delft: CE Delft
[2] SafetyNet (2009): Cost-benefit analysis, Brussels: Directorate-General Transport and Energy
[3] Global Road Safety Partnership (2008): Speed Management - A road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners, Geneva: Publications of GRSP
[4] European Federation for Transport and Environment (2005): Road transport speed and climate change, Brussels: Transport & Environment
[5] European Transport Safety Council (2008): Managing Speed - Towards safe and sustainable road transport, Brussels: European Transport Safety Council
[6] Anable, J. Mitchell, P. Layberry, R. (2006): Getting the genie back in the bottle: Limiting speed to reduce carbon emissions and accelerate the shift to low carbon vehicles, London: Lowcvp
[7] European Federation for Transport and Environment (2009): Emission performance standards for light commercial vehicles (LCVs), Brussels: Transport and Environment
[8] SWOV (2009): SWOV Fact Sheet - Lorries and delivery vans, Leidschendam: Institute for Road Safety Research
[9] Verbeek, M.M.J.F., et al. (2010): Potential CO2 reduction from optimal engine sizing for light commercial vehicles, Eindhoven: TNO
[10] European Commission (2010): Progress report on implementation of the Community’s integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles, COM(2010) 656 final, Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union
[11] European Transport Safety Council (2011): “PRAISE”: Preventing Road Accidents and Injuries for the Safety of Employees, Brussels: European Transport Safety Council
[12] European Commission (2006): IMPROVER - Impact Assessment of Road Safety Measures for Vehicles and Road Equipment, Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union
Passengers
Transport operators
Unassigned
Health (incl. well-being)
Safety
Crime, terrorism and security
Accessibility of transport systems
Social inclusion, equality & opportunities
Standards and rights (related to job quality)
Employment and labour markets
Cultural heritage / culture