Direct Vision Systems

What is DVS? How does the star rating work?

The Direct Vision Standard measures how much an HGV driver can see directly through their cab windows.

DVS uses a star system to rate HGVs from 0 (lowest) to 5 (highest), depending on visibility.

This indicates the level of risk to vulnerable road users, such as people walking and cycling near the vehicle.

IF YOUR VEHICLE DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMUM 1-STAR RATING, YOU WILL NEED TO RETRO-FIT A DVS SAFETY SYSTEM.

**Please note the rating is determined by your vehicle’s manufacturer using the approved DVS protocol. ** To download the full TFL DVS 2020 guidelines, click here.

Affected London Zones

The Enforcement Area covers all of inner London and outer London along with all of the main truck roads coming into London.

DVS will start being enforced on 1st March 2021 and will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

A focus of the requirements involve improving the driver's ability to see cyclists and pedestrians from a high up cab position. We can enable you to eradicate blind spots from your vehicles.

Our solution for your DVS requirements

✅ A sensor system
• Sensors fitted to the nearside of the vehicle, that alert the driver to the presence of vulnerable road users (VRUs).

✅ Audible vehicle manoeuvring warning
• A left-turn alarm system to warn vulnerable road users when the vehicle is turning left.

✅ Camera monitoring system
• A fully operational camera monitoring system fitted to the nearside of the vehicle to eliminate blind spots.

✅ External pictorial stickers
• A blind spot sticker displayed on the vehicle to warn vulnerable road users of any dangers around the vehicle.

✅ Class V and VI mirrors
• Class V and VI mirrors fitted to the front and nearside of the vehicle.

✅ Side under-run protection
• Side under-run protection fitted on both sides of vehicles.