Bad news for Europe

[Flubbie]

Hi,

I have bad news for the Hummer H1 and H2 in Europe.
There is a new law in Europe that requires that all the vehicles with a weigth (GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING,GVWR) more then 3500Kg (7700lbs) to have a

- Speed limitation of 90KM/h (55Miles/h)
- Tacho meter

I recently sold my H2 because I would not drive on that speed and would not use the tacho. And I think that I'm not going to be the only one.

I think that the sales of Hummer in Europe will go down very fast. The only once that they will sell in Europe will be the H3

So far my adventure with my beloved H2

PJ

[frenzy1]

I heard about the speed limitation, but not about the tacho. I know I have to be limited the next time I'll go to technical inspection, but after inspection, I'll just remove the limitation again. There's no need for a tacho as far as I know.

Frenzy

[Flubbie]

Originally Posted by frenzy1

I heard about the speed limitation, but not about the tacho. I know I have to be limited the next time I'll go to technical inspection, but after inspection, I'll just remove the limitation again. There's no need for a tacho as far as I know.

Frenzy

I went yesterday with my Chevrolet and asked to the guys at the inspection. Tacho is required.

Remove the limitation is OK but if they just "speed cam" you once over 70 where you can drive 90 and over 90 were you can drive 120 then it's going to be very expensive.

Greetz PJ

[Flubbie]

Just some links (in Dutch)
http://verkeerweb.be/r_RustT/algem_overzicht.html
http://verkeerweb.be/tcontr/art77_78.html

Enjoy

[frenzy1]

Thanks for the link. I'll have my car mechanic check it out. But, even if I have to install a tacho, I'd never get rid of my Hummer ! Love it too much !!!

Frenzy

[OldHiker]

Since I cannot read Dutch, wtf is a tacho?