Direct Vision Standard

The Direct Vision Standard was primarily created to improve the safety of all road users on British roads, are you compliant?

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What is Direct Vision Standard (DVS)

The Direct Vision Standard measures how much an HGV driver can see directly through their cab windows.

This indicates the level of risk to vulnerable road users, such as people walking and cycling, near the vehicle.

Direct Vision Standard requirements in London are changing

To improve the safety of all road users, heavy goods vehicles over 12 tonnes will need to have a three-star rating or fit a Progressive Safe System to operate in Greater London, from 28 October 2024.

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New legislation HGVs over 12 tonnes entering london

A safety rating based on how much the driver can see from the cab

Additional safety systems required if vehicle does not meet DVS star ratings

Ban on poor performing (0 Stars) HGVs

Your vehicle needs to meet the minimum DVS star rating in order to be compliant, at which point you will be granted a permit.

According to the extent of Direct Vision that a vehicle affords its driver, it is then awarded a star rating, measured from zero (poor) to five (excellent).

HGV operators must apply for a permit for their vehicles before travelling through the area. A permit will be granted if the vehicle meets the minimum DVS star rating.

If your vehicle is rated zero stars, you will need to make your vehicle safer by fitting it with Safe System improvements (until October 2024). From 28 October 2024, you will need to make your vehicle safer by fitting it with a Progressive Safe System.

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How do i make my vehicle compliant?

Progressive Safe System

To improve the safety of all road users, HGVs rated below three stars will need to install the Progressive Safe System, from October 2024.

VT MOIS PDS

VT Moving Off Information System, Pedestrian Detection System, is compliant with Direct Vision Standard PSS, FORS & UNECE-R159

VT Turnaware PDS

VT TurnAware PDS is compliant with Direct Vision Standard PSS, FORS & UNECE-R151

VT Turnsign

Suitable for outdoor use, UV resistant, Anti-Scratch and overlaminate applied.

VT Turnalarm

Audible vehicle alarm with high intensity flashing LED’s to warn undertaking cyclists when a vehicle is turning left.

If your vehicle does not meet the DVS star rating or is not rated at all, you will need to meet the ‘Safe System’ requirements to be granted a permit.

Under the scheme proposals, it would be unlawful to:

Operate an HGV more than 12 tonnes GVW in Greater London without a permit
Breach Safe System permit conditions

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The penalty for operators found to be in breach of these rules is a fine of up to £550.

However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the enforcement deadline for compliance was extended to March 2021.

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