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Should rear-vision CCTV be mandatory for trucks?

I strongly agree with those who have called for the mandatory installation of rear-vision CCTV on trucks ('Cameras urged after man killed by reversing truck', April 15). I have come to this conclusion after considering three aspects, namely, the safety of other road users, convenience and usefulness.

I think most of us still remember the tragedy in 2006 when a father and the young daughter he was carrying were killed by a reversing truck that did not have CCTV installed. Although at the time many people argued that the government should legislate to force all trucks to install this equipment, officials felt it would be better to try to persuade truck owners to get the cameras. However, here we are again, with another fatal traffic accident.

The existing CCTV rear-vision technology has a wide range and can enable drivers to note any kind of obstruction as they reverse. Therefore, it is time for the government to make it mandatory for trucks to install this equipment. This can help save lives.

The cost of putting in this equipment is quite reasonable. I think most truck owners will be able to afford to install it.

Peter Yu, Yau Tong

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