Volvo Trucks Rolls Out Smart Speed Limiter for Safer Urban Driving

Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new digital service called Safety Zones—a geofencing-based system that automatically limits truck speed in designated areas. Designed to improve safety in city traffic and depots, this tech also reduces driver stress by preventing accidental speeding.

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With Safety Zones, fleet managers can define geographic zones and set specific speed limits. When a truck enters one of these zones, the system curbs acceleration and even brakes automatically to maintain the speed limit. The driver is alerted via the instrument display whenever they’re in a restricted zone.

This feature is part of the Volvo Connect suite and works on a subscription basis. Fleet managers also receive real-time alerts when trucks enter, exit, or exceed the zone speed limit.

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Safety Zones is compatible with Volvo’s Euro 6 FH, FM, and FMX models, including electric variants and the new city-focused FM Low Entry. The service launches in June 2025 for new trucks and will be available from September for existing vehicles.