chrisg
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| posted on 3/7/08 at 06:01 PM |
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IVA reverse consultation
Hi Guys
Just had this email from the DoT re the reverse gear problem with the new IVA regs
"Chris,
No exemption is planned. I am aware that reverse gears are not fitted to these vehicles, we might be prepared to look at a request to exempt vehicles
below a certain weight. (e.g. where the driver could jump out and move the vehicle if stuck in a country lane).
I suggest that you respond to our consultation (see link in my signature), justifying the lack of reverse gear and proposing a suitable weight limit,
although I cannot promise that this will be accepted.
Regards,
Mike Lowe.
Senior Policy Advisor, Commercial Vehicles and Regulation
Transport Technology and Standards Division
UK Department for Transport"
So what's the average BEC weigh and can we all lobby for this?? it might be an idea to circulate this to other BEC forums too.
Link for consultation.
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 3/7/08 at 06:29 PM |
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Would this be better if moved to the BEC section as its only relevant there.
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StevieB
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| posted on 3/7/08 at 06:29 PM |
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I reckon most people hit fairly well below 500kgs with a BEC se7en, but maybe push it a bit and suggest below 650kgs?
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chrisg
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| posted on 3/7/08 at 06:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
Would this be better if moved to the BEC section as its only relevant there.
I've posted it there too and in SVA/legal. Just wanted to make sure, Admin feel free to move/delete.
cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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RK
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| posted on 4/7/08 at 02:35 AM |
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That sounds very reasonable to an outsider. We need reverse gear in Canada, no matter what.
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