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The speed limit is very important at a mine. Speed has a lot to do with many mine accidents. You must be able to stop within the limits of your visibility. If you’re going too fast you can’t see far enough ahead, around a curve, or over a hill to stop within a safe distance. Speed limits must be determined at each section of the mine haul road, indicating how fast the vehicle should be able to travel in that area. The mine operator must post the speed limits.


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