AA weighs in on new laws frenzy
Speed limits haven’t changed and trucks cannot be pulled off the road during certain hours. That’s the word from the Automobile Association (AA), which advised people not to speculate about new traffic laws.
“We are getting several calls from concerned motorists over alleged changes to the speed limits, and operating hours laws,” the AA said. “It’s evident that motorists have misunderstood the difference between law and proposal.”
The AA said the minister of transport is entitled to make new regulations to the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA), or change or repeal old ones. This process starts with the department of transport issuing a proposed amendment for comment, which is published in the Government Gazette. A comment period follows.
“In 2015, a proposal was published to reduce speed limits substantially,’ the AA said. “The same document proposed banning heavy vehicles from the roads between certain hours. Lots of fairly draconian actions are proposed, but few become law; they are either rejected outright or watered down,” the association said.
TVelar. Velar launches with a suite of consumer technologies, working together to create an in-built technology butler. At its heart is an allnew, cutting-edge infotainment system called Touch Pro Duo.
Dubbed Blade by development engineers, due to its slender profile and clean surfaces, the innovation makes the in-car technology experience clearer, quicker and more enjoyable.
The All-New Velar fills the space between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport. Refined for every terrain, Velar uses unique sustainable materials and advanced engineering.
Created from a clean sheet using Jaguar Land Rover’s Lightweight Aluminium architecture, it is safer, stronger, cleaner and improves driving performance. Velar continues the car maker’s history of innovation, incorporating advanced technologies and absolute attention to detail.
“Two high definition 10-inch touchscreens are your window into the world,” said Peter Virk, Jaguar Land Rover’s director of Connected Car and Future Technology. “The connected infotainment system anticipates your needs, serving you what you want, when you want it – but never intrudes letting you enjoy the drive, like any good butler or digital personal assistant should.”
Advanced consumer technology is reflected in the use of trend-setting materials. Unique in the segment, the Velar offers a sustainable, premium textile seat material as an alternative to leather. The Dapple Grey material was developed together with Kvadrat, Europe’s leading manufacturer of high-quality design textiles, and is complemented with suedecloth inserts.
Pivotal to the contemporary design are the full Matrix-Laser LED headlights, the flush deployable door handles, and the Burnished Copper coloured detailing on the front bumper blades and fender vents.
Velar has a sophisticated four-corner suspension system.
Five engines are offered at launch, ranging from the clean, responsive 132kW 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel, to the potent 280kW supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine. A 221kW Ingenium petrol engine will join the Velar range early next year.
Full details and pricing will be released closer to launch.