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Speed maniacs to be kicked out of public transport

A motor vehicle inspector inspects a matatu on wheel balancing, brakes and speed governor. [File, Standard]

A new dawn is reigning on Monday, August 1, when an estimated 300,000 public service vehicles (PSV) and heavy commercial trucks will submit their speed governors for inspection and validation.

Every public transporter is supposed to go to the dealer who fitted his or her vehicle with a speed governor to ensure the gadget is recording, transmitting and immobilising the vehicle in case it exceeds the 80-kilometres per hour speed limit.

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