Review of Canadian Experience with the Regulation of Large Commercial Motor Vehicles (2010) / Chapter Skim
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Chapter 4 - Conclusions
Chapter 4 - Conclusions
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3. The size and weight study provided an understanding of vehicle infrastructure interaction and produced a set of vehicle performance metrics that were used to specify vehicle configurations that had desirable vehicle dynamic characteristics and could operate within the load capability and geometric constraints of the road network.
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The United States has essentially not made any changes to its size and weight regulations since NAFTA became effective, while Canada and Mexico have both continued to develop their own truck size and weight regulations, which coincidentally have many similarities and considerable domestic benefit. Harmonization with the NAFTA partners, to the extent possible, with the intent of achieving more uniform transportation efficiency within North America could present a compelling argument for change.
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