Steep rise in HGV accidents involving overseas vehicles

23 July 2008
 
The number of accidents involving overseas heavy good vehicles has increased ‘significantly’ over the past seven years, coinciding with a 33% rise in EU lorries on UK roads.

Research from car insurer LV= reveals the number of HGVs from the EU has risen by 33% since 2001, and is expected to continue to grow by 18% over the next five years.

According to internal insurance claims data, the vast majority of accidents involving lorries happen on motorways, and many are a result of the HGV being left-hand drive, causing a blind spot on the right side of their vehicle.

John O’Roarke, managing director of LV= general insurance, said: ‘We are calling on the Government to bring in legislation to make it compulsory for left-hand drive heavy goods vehicles to be fitted with blind spot mirrors to help avoid these kinds of accidents.’

buying biaxin

buy discount clarithromycin buy biaxin australia purchase biaxin

Register now for full access

Register just once to get unrestricted, real-time coverage of the issues and challenges facing UK transport and highways engineers.

Full website content includes the latest news, exclusive commentary from leading industry figures and detailed topical analysis of the highways, transportation, environment and place-shaping sectors. Use the link below to register your details for full, free access.

Already a registered? Login

 
comments powered by Disqus
 
 
 

Related topics