direct vision
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Truck News 16 Oct 2020Direct Vision Standard warning for fleets from TfL
Transport for London (TfL) is urging fleet managers to “not get caught out” by the introduction of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), in March 2021.
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Truck News 25 Sep 2020
Whistl prepares for London’s Direct Vision Standard
Whistl has placed an order with Connexas to ensure that its fleet of 30 Bedford-based vehicles are compliant with the Direct Vision Standard.
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Truck News 24 Jan 2020
TfL issues 8,000 HGV safety permits
The Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Safety Permits are part of London's Direct Vision Standard.
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Truck News 30 Oct 2019
HGV operators encouraged to apply for Direct Vision Permits now
Applications for London HGV Safety Permits are now being accepted and operators are being encouraged to start the process as soon as possible.
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Latest News 26 Jul 2019
Direct Vision Standard will not achieve zero vehicular harm, says FTA
The FTA is renewing its calls for the Mayor of London to realise the Direct Vision Standards (DVS) scheme is not the most effective way to achieve zero vehicular harm in the capital.
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Truck News 15 Jul 2019
Direct vision: TRL study finds sensors more effective than cab design
A study found that vehicle safety devices, such as sensors, were 50% more effective at reducing fatalities and injuries than modifying vehicle design.
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Truck News 18 Dec 2018
Could the Direct Vision Standard be introduced outside London?
TfL says it has received a lot of interest in its scheme both in the UK and in mainland Europe, and it is keen to see the safety standard rolled out nationwide.
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Truck News 15 Jun 2018
Direct Vision consultation receives support from more than 90% of respondents
Transport for London (TfL) has released the consultation report on the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and proposals for a HGV Safety Permit.
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Truck News 23 Mar 2018
London Mayor’s Direct Vision Standard plan is flawed, says FTA
FTA is concerned the scheme will fail to deliver the safety improvements Khan is hoping for.
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Truck News 31 Jan 2018
FTA claims Direct Vision Standard keeping cleaner trucks off London’s roads
Uncertainty over Sadiq Khan’s plans for a Direct Vision Standard is leading to commercial fleets delaying the adoption of cleaner trucks, says the FTA.
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Truck News 19 Dec 2017Fleets call for clarity as confusion reigns over planned new city rules
Lack of clear guidance over clean air zones and Direct Vision Standard is causing concern.
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Truck News 16 Nov 2017
Direct vision standards for trucks demanded by European Parliament
MEPs have called for direct vision standards to be proposed by the European Commission when it overhauls vehicle safety rules early next year.
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Truck News 27 Oct 2017London’s Direct Vision Standard to be explained at FTA conference
Transport managers will have the chance to understand the very latest information on the standard at a conference to be held in London on November 22.
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Truck News 25 Sep 2017TfL announces star ratings for Direct Vision Standards
Transport for London (TfL) has released interim direct vision star ratings for Euro VI Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) as part of the development of its proposed Direct Vision Standard (DVS).
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Truck News 23 May 2017Trenchcon invests in direct vision Volvo mixer
The UK’s first Volvo FE Low Entry Cab (LEC) 6x2 rigid for truckmixer application has entered service with Trenchcon in North West London.
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