The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is a new safety legislation from Transport for London(TfL). From 1st March 2021, all goods vehicles over 12 tonnes will need a Safety Permit to enter Greater London, including vehicles from outside of the UK. Enforced by
As part of the Mayor of London’s transport strategy, Sadiq Khan created ‘Vision Zero’ with the goal to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries, create safer streets and improve driver behaviour on London’s transport network by 2041. In order to reach this goal, the Direct Vision Standar...
To apply for a DVS permit, you’ll need to access the Transport for London website and enter your details. You can apply for a DVS and HGV Safety Permit online easily and this process is free of charge.If you want to apply for multiple DVS permits for a fleet of vehicles (5 or ...
The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is an HGV safety permit for operators entering London. It requires operators of lorries over 12 tonnes to acquire a safety permit before entering most of Greater London. Those that don’t hold the correct permit will receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). ...