From 1st March 2021, all Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) with a gross vehicle weight of more than 12 tonnes will require an HGV safety permit to enter or operate in Greater London. The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) has been developed to address the high number of collisions in London involving HGVs and people walking and cycling. This regulation objectively measures a driver’s direct view through the windows of an HGV cab. The rating, communicated as a star rating from zero (poor) to five (excellent), indicates the level of risk the vehicle imposes to people walking and cycling near it.
The regulations will be enforced from l 1st March 2021, so there is still sufficient time to prepare appropriately. This is where we can help, we have partnered with Vision Track, a leading video telematics supplier, offering the most advanced, innovative, and reliable DVS systems in the market.
Although it can be appealing to go for a low-cost option, there is nothing more important to invest in than the safety of your staff and the public. At Specialist Risk, we are known for being specialists and therefore, we recommend the expert team at Vision Track who will work with you to create a long-lasting solution that will safeguard your investment to the future safety of your business and pedestrians in Greater London.
In partnership with Vision Track, we have created a list of FAQs, including everything you need to know about the DVS to ensure you are compliant with the upcoming regulations and have all the appropriate equipment in place.
Don’t cut corners when committing to safety. Speak to our team to learn more about the specialist solutions that are available to you.
You can learn more about DVS here.