DVS, FORS, HS2 Compliance

Direct Vision Standard for Driving in London

Arx Systems Ltd supply and install DVS equipment for fleet operators of vehicles over 12 tonne for their application for permit to drive in London. Call our team or complete the form below if you would like to know more.

The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and safety permit for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) requires operators of lorries over 12 tonne gross vehicle weight to apply and obtain a permit to enter or operate in Greater London, or you may receive a Penalty Charge Notice.

Enforcement is set to begin in March 2021.

The 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.

The Direct Vision Standard and HGV safety permit for HGVs is part of the Mayor of London's Vision Zero plan to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries on London's transport network by 2041.

All lorries over 12 T (GVW) entering or operating in Greater London will need to hold a valid HGV safety permit.

The HGV safety permit scheme covers Greater London and will be in operation 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

For more information on the DVS standard and applying for a permit see the Government's advice and guidance

https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/deliveries-in-london/delivering-safely/direct-vision-in-heavy-goods-vehicles

FORS Compliance. Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme

Arx Systems Ltd can supply and install safety systems for FORS Compliance (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme)

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators.

FORS aims to drive up standards within fleet operations and demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels of best practice in safety, efficiency and environmental protection.

Driving safety & efficiency

FORS helps businesses improve operator safety, fuel efficiency and vehicle emissions. It also helps embed economical operations throughout. Put simply – FORS is a voluntary accreditation scheme that is an effective way to demonstrate to clients you are a high-performing operator who seeks to instill industry-leading best practice.

The FORS quality benchmark

FORS gives you peace of mind and helps you to demonstrate exemplary levels of best practice in safety, efficiency and environmental protection.

HS2 Vehicle Safety Compliance

Arx systems Ltd can supply and install vehicle safety systems to help you towards HS2 vehicle safety compliance.

This compliance runs in line with FORS Silver standard.

All vehicles must have back and side warning pictorial stickers, to a design either approved or promoted by HS2.

Vehicles over 3.5t shall have, as an addition;

Side under-run protection on both sides (except where site conditions negate this requirement, and has been on an agreed site-by-site basis with HS2)
Audible left-turn warning alert
Blind spot elimination or minimisation products – as far as practicable around the front, rear and sides of the vehicle through indirect vision aids and driver audible alerts (such as scanning and camera systems)

Installation - All Installations can be carried out at your place of work to reduce disruption to your business.

Maintenance - All systems can be maintained at your place of business at times to suit you.

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