Register for DVS Phase 2 (2024)
As of March 2021, all HGVs over 12T must have a Safety Permit to enter Greater London, regardless of their DVS star rating. Non-compliance can result in fines up to £550 per day, enforced 24/7 year-round. The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) Phase 2 application opens on June 24, 2024. Submitting your application before this date […]
What is DVS 2024? – A breakdown
What is DVS 2024? DVS 2024 (coming into effect 28th October 2024) is the enhancement of existing DVS legislation that came into effect in March 2021. The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) aims to improve road safety, especially for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. The enhanced DVS will look to eliminate further (front […]
DVS 2024 Kit – An Essential Guide
DVS (Direct Vision Standard) 2024 is fast approaching, therefore, vehicles over 12 tonnes operating in and around the Greater London area will need to be installed with a DVS 2024 Kit, which is widely referred to as a ‘Progressive Safe system’. The new legislation coming into effect on 28th October 2024 looks to increase road […]
Navigating London’s Direct Vision Standard: A Guide for HGV Operators
Sign up to pre-order your DVS Kits Understanding the DVS The Direct Vision Standard mandates that all goods vehicles over 12 tonnes require a permit to enter Greater London. This applies not only to vehicles from the UK but also those from other countries. The crux of the standard revolves around the concept of “direct vision,” which […]
