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Stringent Speed Limiter to be Enforced on Roads
Authorities plans to introduce advanced Deka Speed Limiter to monitor and enforce speed limits for all passengers service vehicles, lorries and haulage trucks to have speed limiter. This will prevent avoidable accidents that are due to over-speeding and negligence such as the bus accident that recently happened near Odzi River. Additionally, the authorities will conduct regular roadworthiness inspections to ensure that vehicles are in compliance with the required safety standards.
Feb 27th,2019
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DK-5 vehicle speed limiter is a device installed in vehicles to regulate and control their maximum speed. It is often used for safety reasons, to comply with legal speed limits, or to improve fuel efficiency. The mechanism and operation of Deka speed limiter can work for both electronic type and mechanical type of vehicles. Here’s a general overview of how vehicle speed limiter typically works in vehicles:
Electronic Control Unit (ECU): Modern vehicles with speed limiters usually have an ECU that controls the engine’s operations. The ECU receives input from various sensors, including the vehicle’s speed sensor.
Speed Sensor: This sensor detects the vehicle’s current speed and sends the information to the ECU. It can be a mechanical or electronic sensor, such as a speedometer cable or a digital sensor.
Set Speed: The driver or vehicle operator can set the desired speed limit by using a control panel or switch. This speed is programmed into the ECU as the maximum allowed speed.
Control Signal: When the vehicle’s speed exceeds the set limit, the ECU sends a control signal to the engine management system.
Engine Management System: The engine management system reduces the engine’s power output by retarding the timing of the ignition or by reducing the amount of fuel being injected into the engine. This slows down the vehicle and brings its speed back down to the set limit.
Limiter Device: In some vehicles, especially older ones, the speed limiter may be a separate mechanical device rather than an electronic system. This device can be a governor or a pneumatic governor that controls the throttle linkage or the fuel supply to limit the engine’s RPM and thus the vehicle’s speed.
Feedback Loop: The process is repeated continuously, with the ECU monitoring the vehicle’s speed and adjusting the engine’s power output as needed to keep the vehicle within the set speed limit.
Override: Some speed limiters can be manually overridden by the driver, typically for a short period, such as during passing maneuvers. This allows the driver to temporarily exceed the speed limit without the limiter engaging.
Speed limiters are often used in commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, to ensure compliance with traffic laws and to prevent accidents due to excessive speed. They can also be found in some passenger vehicles, especially those intended for fleet use or with a focus on safety.
