Direct Vision Standard
The Direct Vision Standard was primarily created to improve the safety of all road users on British roads, are you compliant?
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 have now changed.
To improve the safety of all road users, heavy goods vehicles over 12 tonnes must have a DVS Star Rating of 3 or fit a Progressive Safe System to operate in Greater London.
What is the Progressive Safe System?
The DVS Progressive Safe System (PSS) represents an enhanced version of the current DVS System, mandated for installation by fleet operators for HGVs over 12 Tonnes in Greater London ensuring legal travel and operation.
The enhanced DVS Progressive Safe System retains the core objectives of the current DVS while introducing increased intelligence. Its primary aim remains to enhance driver visibility, particularly on the nearside of the vehicle, by eradicating blind spots.
The principal innovation lies in the nearside detection component, also referred to as the Blind Spot Information System (BSIS). This advanced system can distinguish between stationary and moving objects, issuing alerts solely when moving objects are identified. Additionally, the nearside camera monitoring system must be installed to eliminate blind spots comprehensively, covering both the vehicle and trailer’s nearside.
Finally, a front sensor detection system, designated as the Moving Off Information System (MOIS), is required. Similar to the BSIS, MOIS is capable of distinguishing between stationary and moving objects, activating alerts exclusively in the presence of moving objects.
Direct Vision Standard Star Rating
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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. You will need to make your vehicle safer by fitting it with a Progressive Safe System.
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.
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 Illuminated Turnsign
Improves vehicle visibility for approaching vulnerable road users, warning them away from the hazardous left-side of the vehicle. The system is UV resistant, anti-scratch and has overlaminate applied. It also flashes with up to three different patterns to choose from.
VT Turnalarm
Visual and audible vehicle alarm with high intensity flashing LED’s warning vulnerable road users to be aware of the intentions a the vehicle when it 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
If you drive an HGV within London without a valid permit you may receive a penalty charge notice (PCN) of up to £550 (reduced to £275 if paid within 14 days).
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