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HGV safety permit guidanceFor operators entering London

DIRECT VISION STANDARD

GUIDELINES DEVELOPED BY

For more information on DVS star ratings and vehicle manufacturer details, visit: tfl.gov.uk/direct-vision-HGVsApply for your permit: tfl.gov.uk/direct-vision-permit

With zero star eye point, a driver will not be able to see the head and shoulders of a small

European female 4.5m away from the cab side

B

C

A

D

Blind spot between what can be seen in mirrors and what can be seen directly

Distance of vulnerable road user from thepassenger side greater than 4.5m for zero star

Category Description

A Zero star eye point

B One star eye point

C Three star eye point

D Five star eye point

Vehicle star rating requirementAll vehicles shall obtain a star rating under the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) system. Every vehicle must meet a minimum DVS star rating of one star, unless exempt from the scheme.

PurposeTo ensure a minimum standard of a driver’s direct field of view and reduce the risk of close-proximity blind spot collisions.

DemonstrationThe rating shall be determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer using the approved HGV DVS technical protocol.

• Where this rating is one star or above, fleet operators will be able to apply for a safety permit with no further mandatory action required• Where this rating is zero star the vehicle shall be fitted with mitigating safety features as outlined on the next page

Operators must be able to demonstrate compliance with these requirements when applying for the safety permit.

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LIMITED DIRECT VISION

INCREASED DIRECT VISION

HGV STAR RATING BOUNDARIES

HGV SAFETY PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FROM 26 OCTOBER 2020 FOR OPERATORS ENTERING LONDON

Failure to obtain a valid permit prior to operating on any public road in Greater London would make the operators liable for a £550 fine and £130 for drivers

POOR DIRECT VISION

Recommended specification for higher star-rated vehiclesOperators of vehicles rated at one star or above are also encouraged to voluntarily fit supplementary safety features. The Safe System is scheduled to be reviewed in 2024, when it is proposed the minimum DVS star rating will be increased to three stars.

FORS reinforces that vehicles should go beyond the current minimum requirements with their Gold Standard Recommended Kit which includes: Infrared Side Camera | Reversing Alarm | Reverse Camera | Forward Facing HD Camera | Infrared off side Camera | Video Telematics Recorder | 1TB Hard Drive | Live Viewing | Remote footage retrieval.

Guardian can provide all the additional safety features recommended by FORS, please contact your local distributor or contact 01202 870860 for guidance and technical support.

1. Class V mirror shall be fitted to the nearside of the vehicle

2. Class VI mirror shall be fitted to the front of the vehicle

3. Side under-run protection shall be fitted to both sides of the vehicle (except where this is impractical or proves to be impossible)

4. External pictorial stickers and markings shall be displayed on vehicles to warn vulnerable road users of the hazards around the vehicle

5. A sensor system that alerts the driver to the presence of a vulnerable road user shall be fitted to the nearside of the vehicle

6. Audible vehicle manoeuvring warning shall be fitted to warn vulnerable road users when a vehicle is turning left

7. A fully operational camera monitoring system shall be fitted to the nearside of the vehicle

HGV collisions with people walking and cycling present a significant problem. The introduction of a Safe System as part of the HGV safety permit scheme serves as a mitigation to enhance vehicle safety on London’s roads today, until the more fundamental change of increased direct vision is achieved.

OVERVIEW OF SAFE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSFOR ZERO STAR-RATED VEHICLES:

All for less than the none compliance fine WHY TAKE THE RISK

Side under-runprotection

(on both sides)

Class V and VI mirrors

Close-proximitysensors

Blind-spotcameras

Audible alert forvehicle turning left

Prominent pictorialwarning signage

GUARDIAN DVS SAFE SYSTEM

1

DVSK1

32

4

5 Side Detection System

Side Mounted Camera

Monitor

Warning Alarm Override Switch

Safety Sign

1

2

3

4

5

COMPLIANT ELECTRICAL & SIGNAGE KIT

The Guardian DVS Safe System conveniently provides the full range of electrical and signage requirements to be compliant with the new legislation being rolled out on 26th October 2020.

These can be ordered individually overleaf.

01202 870860 | info@guardianauto.co.uk | guardianauto.co.uk

LEFT TURN WARNING ALARMRA19

• 9 - 32 volt

• 4 Bolt Fixing

• 95dB

• Single Side Turn Message “Caution Vehicle Turning Left”• E Mark Approved

• Dimensions L.110 mm H.70 mm W.40 mm

IP67 RATEDWATERPROOF

9-32 VoltMULTI VOLTAGE

4 BOLT FIXING REMOTE CONTROL

12-24 VoltMULTI VOLTAGE

7”

LCD SCREEN

UP TO 2 CAMERAS

7.0” MONITORMON24A

• 12 - 24 volt

• 2 Camera Inputs with Mirror or Normal Switching

• Shock Resistant Soft Feel Casing

• Infra-Red Remote Control

• Dimensions H.115 mm W.172 mm D.44 mm (Excl. Visor)

BLK1

12-24 VoltMULTI VOLTAGE

ADAPTOR25mm Surface Mount Adaptor for use with CAM12M

Suitable for use with: CCTV13B | CCTV14A | CCTV17A CCTV18A | CCTV19A | CCTV21 CCTV21Q | CCTV23A | CCTV24A

NIGHT VISION

SIDE MOUNTED CAMERACAM12M

• 12 volt (12 - 24 volt via monitor)

• 5 metre lead included (LEAD20)

• Lens Angle 140° with Night Vision

• CMOS Module

• Dimensions H.45 mm W.58 mm D.73 mm

PLASTIC WARNING ALARM OVERRIDE ON/OFF SWITCHSW100

• 12 - 24 volt

• Hole Dia W.22 mm H.40 mm

• Includes: - Switch SW60 - Red Legend SWL10 - 24 volt Bulb Holder Assembly SWH2

“BLIND SPOT” SAFETY SIGN WAR1

• Portrait • Self Adhesive Vinyl

SIDE DETECTION SYSTEMSDS1

1 2 3 4

Internal Display and Buzzer

External Speaker

Sensors

ZONE C 400-0mm

ZONE B 600-400mm

ZONE A 800-600mm

• 12 - 24 volt

• Interior warning display with buzzer

• Intelligent cyclist / pedestrian anti collision system

• Intelligent external audible warning alarm

• 1 x angled sensor (SEN3) and 3 x under mount sensors (SEN1) (Other configurations are available on request including straight sensor SEN2)

IP68 RATEDWATERPROOF

SENSORS

E RATED12-24 Volt

MULTI VOLTAGEANTI COLLISION

SYSTEM

ZD36 12/19