DVS 2024 PPS

HGVs over 12 tonnes operating in Greater London that do not meet the required three-star rating will need to install a Progressive Safe System by 28 October 2024.

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON – PROGRESSIVE SAFE SYSTEM

The DVS star rating of all HGVs covered by the Safety Permit Scheme is based on the DVS rating scale of zero to five stars. The threshold star rating for vehicles to receive a permit without a Progressive Safe System condition will be three stars from 28 October 2024, higher than the current one star for fitting the Safe System.

“Zero, one- and two-star permits granted before 24 June 2024 are valid until midnight on 27 October 2024, by when these permit holders will need to have applied for a safety permit to demonstrate that their vehicle meets the new Progressive Safe System requirements to operate in London. We will begin to accept applications under the new requirements from 24 June 2024 for vehicles that will need a permit with a PSS condition. These permits will be valid until midnight on 28 October 2030. Existing permits (with a Safe System condition) for these vehicles will remain valid until their stated expiry date, at midnight on 27 October 2024. We will publicise details about the process for registering your vehicles on our website and other appropriate channels when registration opens”. Transport for London.

For more information and guidance please visit TfL website.

PENALTY CHARGES £550

If you do not follow these requirements, you may be liable for a penalty charge notice of up to £550 (reduced by 50 per cent if paid within 14 days). This includes not adequately fitting or maintaining the Safe System or PSS equipment on your vehicle where required to do so. Our guidance aims to help you use the HGV Safety Permit Scheme effectively and to make your vehicles ready for the new PSS.

DIRECT VISION STANDARD (DVS) REQUIREMENTS

Direct Vision Standard measures how much an HGV driver can see directly through their cab windows. This indicates the level of risk to vulnerable road users, such as people walking and cycling near the vehicle.

1. MOVING OFF INFORMATION SYSTEM (MOIS)

All vehicles must have a front sensor system that detects pedestrians or cyclists entering the blind spot area in front of the vehicle. Detection systems must not be activated by street furniture, or parked vehicles, must recognise vulnerable road users, and must activate to a range of 2m along the front of the vehicle. The requirements of error notifications and when to issue an information signal versus a warning signal when at rest and manoeuvring are specifically defined. For more information on MOIS please visit TfL website.

2. BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSIS)

All vehicles must have a blind spot information system. The systems should only provide the information signal to the driver in response to the presence of a vulnerable road user (VRU) and not a car or a piece of roadside furniture (unless a collision with those items was imminent). The detection range must be 2m in height, 2.2m to the side, and 9m to the back. The system must be active at all vehicle speeds between 0 km/h and 30 km/h and able to issue information signals and warnings irrespective of the activation status of the direction indicators. For more information on BSIS please visit TfL website.

3. CAMERA MONITORING SYSTEM

Camera systems fitted on vehicles must eliminate any remaining blind spots. This provides a visual alert of an approaching vulnerable road user and prevents collisions in the blind spot area.

4. AUDIBLE WARNINGS

Audio warnings must be fitted to all vehicles, including those with left-hand drive to ensure all vehicles have the ability to warn VRU of an intended manoeuvre.

5. WARNING SIGNAGE

Warning signage requirements remain unchanged.