Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2002-07-01-Speech-1-039"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2002-07-01"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Restrictions on heavy goods vehicles in international transport2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20020701.4.1-039"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2002-07-01-Speech-1-0402
lpv:speaker	lp:Rijk van Dam2
lpv:spokenAs	member; EDD (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 vice-chair; Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (2002-01-21--2004-07-19)3 unknown; ChristenUnie - Staatkundig Gereformeerde Parti (2002-03-18--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia and the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Temporary committee on foot and mouth disease (2002-01-17--2002-12-17)3 member; Delegation for relations with Israel (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 substitute; CONT (2002-01-17--2003-01-28)3 substitute; BUDG (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Commissioner, this debate illustrates the fact that not everyone is convinced of the usefulness and legitimacy of driving bans. We must strike a balance between, on the one hand, the authority of Member States to incorporate moments of peace and quiet in the flow of traffic and, on the other hand, to maintain the free movement of goods and services. Since national authorities are unable to strike this balance, a European framework is required in this area. How wide should this framework be? Any change to existing bans cannot expect to meet with a great deal of support in the Member States concerned. We will have to accept these bans. However, with a view to enlargement, a framework for new driving-time bans is possible. Such a framework need not be very wide. After all, it only contains additional bans. The timeframe should, in my view, be limited to Sundays. This is in line with the special position of Sundays and can prevent a build-up of recreational and goods traffic. The impact of this regulation can be limited in various ways – by criteria which allow a driving ban to be imposed, or by exemptions for certain vehicles or goods. Too many derogations would render the regulation ineffective. It is not clear to what extent heavy goods vehicles have an impact on road accidents. More information on this would be very useful. On this basis, preventive measures would be possible to improve safety. A less appropriate idea is to include social provisions in this text. This is not the place for these. We are far from striking a proper balance between social and economic interests. I would therefore warmly recommend the amendments tabled by my group."@en1

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