Big Rigs Dodge Speed Caps: Safety Rule Proposal Axed
Published Date: 7/24/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The government has decided to cancel plans that would have required big trucks to have speed limiters to keep them from going too fast. This affects companies that operate heavy trucks over 26,000 pounds, but for now, no new rules or costs will be added. They pulled back because they need more info to make sure the rule is safe and fair.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Truck Speed-Limiter Requirement Withdrawn
The agencies withdrew the proposed rule that would have required heavy trucks to have speed limiters. The withdrawn proposals include the September 7, 2016 NPRM for vehicles with a GVWR over 11,793 kilograms (26,000 pounds) and the May 4, 2022 ANSPRM concerning CMVs with GVWR of at least 11,794 kilograms (26,001 pounds). For now, no new rule or new costs from that proposal will be added while the agencies collect more information because of safety, policy concerns, and data gaps.
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