Some like front guards
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FRONT under-run guards, as proposed by the Commons transport committee, have had a mixed reception from the transport industry.
In a generally welcoming statement on the committee's road safety proposals (CM, January 19), the Freight Transport Association said it wanted the need for new regulations to be proven before it was introduced.
It said it wanted clearer evidence of the value of front under-run bumpers, but Road Haulage Association technical officer Mike Kneen said he expected the Department of Transport to produce draft regulations for front under-run bumpers before long.
He said the RHA would want to know how effective front guards would be, but said it was sensible for them to be fitted if cars already were being designed with crushable fronts.
Mr Kneen added that front guards made more sense on lorries than either side or rear guards which are already mandatory.
The FTA has shown more enthusiasm for some of the other recommendations on road safety, particularly a call for high quality lighting on motorways and the implementation of more low-cost improvements I;ke road markings, barriers and pelican crossings.