Direct Vision Standard and HGV Safety Permit
All vehicles over 12 tonnes and operating in Greater London need a permit.
DIRECT VISION STANDARD IS NOW OPERATING IN GREATER LONDON FOR VEHICLES OVER 12 TONNES. BANNING VEHICLES RATED 0 STARS.
All vehicles over 12 tonnes and operating in Greater London need a permit.
Your vehicle will need to meet the minimum requirement of 1 star to automatically be granted a permit. If your vehicle does not meet this, you can still be eligible for a permit by applying for the Safe System.
The Safe System is a specification, similar to that of FORS silver and CLOCS, that requires devices for indirect vision to be fitted to the vehicle to improve driver visibility.
UTSVIEW PRODUCTS FOR THE SAFE SYSTEM
- A camera monitor system fitted to the nearside
- A proximity sensor system with audible driver alert to warn the driver to the presence of a vulnerable road user on the nearside, such as a cyclist
- An audible vehicle manoeuvring warning
Fortunately at UTS Fleet, we can offer expert advice to help you to become compliant with all specifications.
For help and advice contact UTS Fleet on
01299 382400
YOUR DIRECT VISION STANDARD STAR RATING
Direct Vision Standard. Customers can incur a fine of £550.00 if they fail to get a permit.
So you are ok to have a 0 star rating until 2024 as long as you can get a permit.
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
- Blindspot nearside camera + monitor
- A sensor system that alerts the driver
- Audible vehicle manoeuvring warning system
- External stickers and markings to warn vulnerable road users of hazards around the vehicle
- Class V & VI mirrors
- Side under-run protection (both sides)
- Camera notification sticker
- Vehicle operators need to contact their vehicle manufacturer to find out what their DVS star rating is. There is currently no published list available.
- UTS can provide a search service for operators. We will need the VIN number of the HGV details provided
