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With a history of supporting hauliers to achieve FORS, CLOCS and WRRR standards, our expertise is helping fleet operators like you to reduce road risk for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. The updated guidance of Transport for London’s new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requires vehicles to install a ‘Progressive Safe System’ by October 2024.
Below is all the information you need on the standard and everything you need to achieve it.
Transport for London (TFL) introduced the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for the sole purpose of protecting vulnerable road users. Historically, HGVs have been involved in more fatal collisions than any other road vehicle. To combat this the DVS scheme implemented a star system, requiring vehicles to obtain a one-star rated vehicle by October 2020. This required the vehicle to install a “safe system”. Since the debut of the initial DVS safety system in 2020, there has been a 75% decrease in fatal accidents attributed to impaired vision.
TFL’s vision is to ensure there are 0 accidents, and therefore have introduced the next legal requirement for Heavy Goods Vehicles over 12 tonnes entering London. Your vehicles must have a “progressive safe system” installation prior to October 28th 2024.
After confirmation of the installation date from your us, you must inform the TFL and apply for a new permit, which we can help you to do. Applications opened June 2024.
Before installing any equipment, you can discover the star rating of your vehicle by clicking here.
To achieve the ‘Progressive Safe System’ status, your vehicles need to install the following equipment by October 28th 2024:
The Direct Vision Standard assigns star ratings to vehicles based on their safety features. In 2020, meeting the “safe system” criteria meant you achieved a 1-star rating. By 2024, the requirement will increase to a 3-star rating. Along with the equipment you installed in 2020, you’ll need to add moving-off sensors (also known as microwave sensors) to the front of your vehicle. These sensors alert the driver to the presence of any objects or people within a few meters of the front of the vehicle.
Additionally, the vehicle’s side sensors need to be upgraded. While the previous requirement was for sensors to alert the driver to any detected objects, the updated scheme specifies that side sensors must now only detect moving objects, ignoring static items like bins, benches, and lamp posts.
At HaulTech, we’re on hand to help you upgrade your equipment, avoid fines and achieve your 3-star rating.
Our solutions are a cost-effective way for you to achieve the Direct Vision Standard. We provide the following DVS-approved cameras and safety warning equipment to help you acquire your DVS 2024 progressive safe system:
We offer installation throughout the UK and have best-in-class industry-leading support, making HaulTech your ideal technology partner.
Transport for London have specified that the above area will be subjected to the Direct Vision Standard kit requirements. This enforcement area is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. DVS compliance is required over this vast area, stretching to the M25 in some areas and incorporating key A roads that lead into central London.
Avoid a £550 penalty charge notice by ensuring your vehicles are complete with compliant equipment and Transport for London’s safety permit.
Leave your details below and one of HaulTech’s experienced team members will contact you to discuss how we can help you become Direct Vision Standard compliant.
