Call for use of car speed-limiters

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The Commission for Integrated Transport (CfIT) said there would be real benefits in the voluntary introduction of intelligent speed adaptation (ISA).

This is a driver-assistance system that brings local speed-limit information into the vehicle.

The report was also prepared by the Motorists' Forum, a sub-group of CfIT which ensures motoring interests and car users' views are fully reflected in road policy.

The report has also looked at the impacts on fuel consumption, emissions, noise and road network efficiency. It concluded that on 70mph roads, adherence to the speed limit could lead to savings of up to 6% in CO2 emissions.

Neither CfIT nor the Motorists' Forum is recommending the compulsory fitting or usage of ISA.

Instead, both organisations are calling for the Department for Transport to work with the relevant authorities, organisations and vehicle manufacturers to consider what steps should be taken to support and encourage the future availability of the technology and to promote its take-up.

CfIT vice-chairman David Leeder said on Tuesday: "This important report shows the very real benefits to motorists from the introduction and use of an ISA system - not just in road safety but also in terms of fuel and money saved."

Sir Trevor Chinn, chairman of the Motorists' Forum, said: "The UK has an enviable record on road safety but we still kill nearly 3,000 people on our roads each year.

"This report shows the potential substantial savings in injury accidents that could be achieved through the introduction of ISA. The fact that the report is backed by our members, who represent interests across the motoring spectrum, is testimony to the desire of the motoring world to work with government to make our roads even safer."