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Direct Vision Standard DVS

Direct Vision Standard DVS

Transport for London initiative

Direct Vision Standard

A HGV safety permit for operators entering London.

The Direct Vision Standard is an objective measure of the volume of space visible directly by the driver. HGVs will then be rated 0-5 stars where 0* is Poor direct vision and 5* is Excellent

Transport for London update

‘Enforcement to start in 2021’ Enforcement will be introduced from 1 March 2021.

Under the scheme, it would be unlawful to:
Operate a HGV more than 12 tonnes GVW in Greater London without a permit.

DVS London

Why is this being implemented?

The Mayor of London has adopted Vision Zero for road danger in our capital city, aiming for all deaths and serious injuries from road collisions to be eliminated from London’s streets by 2041. Vision Zero means ensuring the street environment incorporates safe speeds, safe behaviours, safe street design and safe vehicles to target road danger at its source.

How will this be achieved?

To achieve this target and reduce risk relating to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and people walking and cycling, TFL have developed the world’s first Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and will be issuing a safety permit for all lorries more than 12 tonnes GVW entering or operating in Greater London.

How do I make my vehicle compliant?

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

What is a safe system?

DVS Direct Vision Standard - DVS Diagram FRONT WEB
DVS Direct Vision Standard - DVS Diagram BACK WEB
  1. Class V mirror shall be fitted to the nearside of the vehicle
  2. Class VI mirror shall be fitted to the front of the vehicle
  3. Side under-run protection shall be fitted to both sides of the vehicle
  4. External pictorial stickers to warn vulnerable road users of the hazards
  5. A sensor system that alerts he driver to the presence of a vulnerable road user
  6. Audible vehicle manoeuvring warning shall be fitted to warn vulnerable road users when a vehicle is turning left
  7. A fully operational camera monitoring system shall be fitted to the nearside of the vehicle

Fully installed solutions

DVS Direct Vision Standard - spillard icons Direct Vision Standard sensor

5. Nearside proximity sensors (PSR201)

DVS Direct Vision Standard - assets detect psr201

An audible and visual display is activated when an object or vulnerable road user is detected by the sensors.

DVS Direct Vision Standard - spillard icons Direct Vision Standard voice

6. Voice synthesised turn left alarm (SPA009)

DVS Direct Vision Standard - asset spa009

When the left indicator is activated a message can be heard on the outside of the vehicle, ‘Caution vehicle turning left’.

The system includes a 3 minute night silent cut out. Failing to active

DVS Direct Vision Standard - spillard icons Direct Vision Standard camera

7. Nearside camera system (OP700 series)

DVS Direct Vision Standard - asset mcs mc251 1

A Cab mounted 7” monitor will display the nearside camera when the left hand indicator is activated.

Available for commercial and construction vehicles

We can fit our safety equipment to old and new vehicles, including:

Heavy goods vehicle safety systems
Heavy Goods
Construction vehicle safety
Construction
Mining vehicles
Mining and Quarrying
Public transport vehicle safety
Public Transport
Refuse safety
Refuse
lgv safety
Light Goods
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