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DIRECT VISION STANDARD
Be compliant with London's Direct Vision Standard, the latest legislation based on a ‘Direct Vision star rating’ indicating the visibility the driver has from the cab in relation to other road users. All HGV's over 12 tonnes currently require a safety permit to drive into Greater London - regardless of their star rating.
From 28th October, 2024, the direct vision standard is changing. Your truck will need to be 3-star rated or above to obtain a safety permit, otherwise you will need to fit a progressive safety system.
What is the progressive safe system?
The Progressive Safe System is a series of vehicle safety measures to improve the overall safety of your truck and reduce the risks to vulnerable road users. Enhancing the original safe system introduced in 2020, it is made of 7 key components; camera monitoring system, audible vehicle manoeuvring warning, moving off information system, blind spot information system, external pictorial sticker, side under-run protection and class V and VI mirrors.
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All our camera and safety packages come with a 24 month parts warranty, giving you assurance in your purchase.
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We offer a progressive safe system for both rigid and arctic trucks that will help you achieve your safety permit.
GETTING YOUR SAFETY PERMIT
As well as fitting the equipment, we'll complete your application too, leaving you to get on with the day job.
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Whether you want to discuss fitting a progressive safe system to your vehicle, find out about future choices that achieve higher star ratings or simply get some advise on DVS get in touch with your local TruckEast today.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Direct Vision Standard
If your vehicle is over 12tonnes, rated zero, one or two star from your manufacturer and operates in greater London, then you will need to fit a progressive safe system before applying for your safety permit..
Yes, you can upgrade an existing safe system to a progressive safe system. It is unlikely your existing side sensors from the original safe system will meet the updated requirements so you will need to upgrade to a blind spot information system and add a moving off information system.
If you apply for your safety permit today, it will only by valid until 27th October, 2024. You will need to apply again once the new applications open in June.
As part of process, if you choose TruckEast to install your Progressive Safe System we will take care of the application process for you, both now and when the new applications open.
No, the blind spot information system that TruckEast fit as part of the Progressive Safety System is the same system, regardless of whether you fit to a tractor unit or rigid.
New trucks that have been specified to meet the new European General Safety Regulations, will not automatically meet the TfL direct vision standard. You will still need to fit an audible turning alarm and camera monitoring in order to apply for your safety permit.
You can find out your trucks star rating by contacting the manufacturer directly. You will need your vin (chassis) number to hand. If you have a Scania, please contact product.engineeringUK@scania.com
The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) zone operates around greater london and predominantly within the M25 border. All areas marked below and shaded in blue or yellow are within the DVS zone and therefore you will need a valid safety permit to operate.
The equipment fitted with a progressive safety system from a TruckEast branch comes with a 24-month fitted parts warranty.
The Direct Vision Standard changes take effect on 28th October 2024, therefore if your vehicle has less than a 3-star rating, you will need to fit a progressive safe system and obtain your permit by this date to operate in London.
Applications for the updated standard open on 24th June, 2024
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