ACEA: direct vision cabs ‘not as effective’ as electronic aids
Published On: Tuesday 15 May 2018
Recent findings by the European vehicle manufacturing body ACEA may cast doubt on the efficacy of Transport for London’s bid to improve road safety by forcing the introduction of ‘direct [...]
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