Hauliers left to find out their own Direct Vision Standard ratings, after TfL surrenders responsibility

March 22, 2018 Hayley Pink


 

The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) ratings for Euro-6 trucks are now available, but in an unexpected twist TfL has placed the burden of finding out what they are onto the shoulders of hauliers and truck manufacturers. The DVS sees HGVs rated in regards the direct vision available from each cab, with zero the lowest rating and five the highest. From 2020, any truck rated zero will be banned from entering London, unless they meet the requirements for a new safety […]




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