DVS - WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT OUR COMPANY?
Question 1 - What does DVS stand for?
DIRECT VISION STANDARD
Question 2 - wHAT IS THE POINT OF DVS?
Launching in October 2019 the Direct Vision Standard has been designed to make the streets of London safer for pedestrians and cyclists. The Standard comes into force 12 months later and affects ALL 12 tonne and above vehicles that enter London, with a £550 per day fine for non compliance. It is something that companies have to take very seriously.
Question 3 - WHAT AREA IS DVS COVERING?
The area that this is being enforced is much more than inner London, it stretches all the way out to the M25 in places.
From October 1st 2020 ALL vehicles over 12 tonne GWT will have to have a permit to drive into the controlled area and to get this permit is going to cause a lot of issues. See map below for more detail...
From October 1st 2020 ALL vehicles over 12 tonne GWT will have to have a permit to drive into the controlled area and to get this permit is going to cause a lot of issues. See map below for more detail...
Question 4 - Will we get reminded that we need to be compliant?
Under the new regulations it is YOUR responsibility to KNOW that the cameras are working before you send HGVs into the Enforcement Zone!!
Question 5 - What do we as a company have to do to our vehicles to ensure that we are compliant with the new 'safe system' law?
Safe System
The DVS “Safe System” is a range of safety measures and equipment that must be installed on the vehicle before a permit is applied for. To be awarded a permit you must provide proof that the Safe System has been installed.
The Safe System equipment needs to cover the following dangers:-
The Warning speakers need to be loud enough for pedestrians and cyclists to hear from a distance of 1 meter, the vehicle must also have warning stickers on the side and rear of the vehicle.
Side impact barriers must be installed where possible.
The DVS “Safe System” is a range of safety measures and equipment that must be installed on the vehicle before a permit is applied for. To be awarded a permit you must provide proof that the Safe System has been installed.
The Safe System equipment needs to cover the following dangers:-
- Blind Spot vision for the driver
- Warning Speakers informing the public that the vehicle is turning left
- Side impact barriers
The Warning speakers need to be loud enough for pedestrians and cyclists to hear from a distance of 1 meter, the vehicle must also have warning stickers on the side and rear of the vehicle.
Side impact barriers must be installed where possible.
qUESTION 6 - WILL WE NEED TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR OUR STAFF MEMBERS/DRIVERS?
It is recommended for all operators to implement full training and re-training programs in place for all drivers that enter London. This is not compulsory but is highly recommended....
Direct Vision Standard (DVS2020) Direct Vision Standard (DVS)
This new “Direct Vision Standard”, as its name suggests, is designed to improve the driver visibility of all pedestrians and cyclists. In studies this has been proved to be the single most important factor in increasing their safety.
All vehicles over 12 tonne in weight are effected by this regulation and operators will need to apply for a permit to be able to drive in the Enforcement Zone.
Every vehicle has been given a Vision Star Rating by the manufactures, this star rating goes from 0-5 stars, the basis of the star rating is how much the driver can directly see out of their Front and side windows.
Depending on the star rating vehicles will need to be fitted with various safety systems before the operator can apply for a permit.
The TFL HGV Safety Permit
ALL HGV’s over 12 tonnes will automatically be banned from 1st October 2020.
To be able to enter the Enforcement Zone each vehicle will have to have a permit of approval from TfL.
The permit will be enforced 7 days a week 24 hours a day and penalties will be given from 26th October 2020
There will be no cost for a permit and you can apply in late October 2019.
This new “Direct Vision Standard”, as its name suggests, is designed to improve the driver visibility of all pedestrians and cyclists. In studies this has been proved to be the single most important factor in increasing their safety.
All vehicles over 12 tonne in weight are effected by this regulation and operators will need to apply for a permit to be able to drive in the Enforcement Zone.
Every vehicle has been given a Vision Star Rating by the manufactures, this star rating goes from 0-5 stars, the basis of the star rating is how much the driver can directly see out of their Front and side windows.
Depending on the star rating vehicles will need to be fitted with various safety systems before the operator can apply for a permit.
The TFL HGV Safety Permit
ALL HGV’s over 12 tonnes will automatically be banned from 1st October 2020.
To be able to enter the Enforcement Zone each vehicle will have to have a permit of approval from TfL.
The permit will be enforced 7 days a week 24 hours a day and penalties will be given from 26th October 2020
There will be no cost for a permit and you can apply in late October 2019.
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