


In brief: Legislation requires a phased introduction for Road Speed Limiters
Minibuses
All new minibuses (registered since 1st January 2005) will require a RSL,
either from new or by 2008.
For operation solely in the UK:
1) A new minibus
(not exceeding 5000kgs GVW) must have a RSL fitted by 1st January 2008
2) A new minibus (exceeding 5000kgs GVW) must have a RSL fitted at time of
first registration
For operation on international transport:
A new minibus must have a RSL fitted at time of first registration
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Older minibuses (registered between 01/10/01 & 31/12/04): with a diesel engine compliant to Euro 3 levels:
For operation solely in the UK: must have a RSL fitted by 1st January 2007
For operation
on international transport: must have a RSL fitted by 1st January 2006
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The above does not apply to vehicles over 10000kgs GVW
The restricted maximum speed is 100km/h (62 mph)