DVS , FORS and CLOCS are the 3 main compliance schemes that vehicle operators are expected to be accredited with in the UK.
The DVS (Safety Permit) Scheme is a Transport for London requirement that makes it compulsory for all vehicles over 12 tonnes entering Greater London to have a Direct Vision Star rating of 3+ stars, or to be fitted with a Progressive Safe System.
The FORS and CLOCS schemes are voluntary schemes that an increasingly number of companies require that operators carrying their goods, or delivering to their sites, must be accredited with.
Vision UK offer compliance packages that meet the Vehicle Safety Equipment requirements of these schemes.
DIRECT VISION SCHEME AND HGV SAFETY PERMIT FROM OCTOBER 2024
Effective 26th, October 2024
Affects all vehicles over 12 tonnes
Greater London Only
All vehicles entering Greater London after 26th October must either have a 3+ Direct Vision Star Rating, or be fitted with a PROGRESSIVE SAFE SYSTEM compliant system
The STAR Rating can only be awarded at time of manufacture, currently there is no procedure for retrospectively applying for a STAR rating of a modified vehicle.
SUMMARY OF PROGRESSIVE SAFE SYSTEM
Direct Vision Standard: Guidance for Operators
Improving indirect vision
Camera Monitoring Systems (CMS) guidance will be updated to allow use of both systems. This will give the driver a wider field of vision and reduce the cognitive workload.
CMS fitted on vehicles must eliminate any remaining blind spots. This provides a visual alert of an approaching vulnerable road user and prevents collisions in the blind spot area.
Blind Spot Information System (BSIS) must ensure full coverage along the nearside of a vehicles and detect vulnerable road users. The system must not activate in relation to roadside furniture or stationary vehicles. This aims to prevent left turn collisions. For articulated trailers, sensors must be fitted to the front tractor unit but are recommended for the trailer where possible.
Moving Off Information Systems (MOIS) must be fitted to the front of a vehicle to prevent collisions at the frontal blind spot zone when a vehicle moves off from rest.
Warning vulnerable road users of intended manoeuvres
Audio warnings must be fitted to all vehicles, including those with left-hand drive to ensure all vehicles have the ability to warn of an intended manoeuvre.
Warning signage requirements remain unchanged from Safe System
Minimising physical impact of a hazard
Sideguard requirements remain unchanged from Safe System
SAFETY PERMIT SCHEME/ LONDON DIRECT VISION STANDARD
Effective 1st, March 2021 until October, 26th 2024
Affects all vehicles over 12 tonnes
Greater London Only
All vehicles entering Greater London after 26th October must either have a Direct Vision Star Rating, or be fitted with a SAFE SYSTEM
The STAR Rating can only be awarded at time of manufacture, currently there is no procedure for retrospectively applying for a STAR rating of a modified vehicle.
SAFE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Class V and VI Mirrors*, Side Under Run Bars*, Warning Signage
Nearside Blind Spot Camera, Nearside Blind Spot Close Proximity Detection System, In Cab Monitor, External Audible Left Turn Manoeuvring Alarm
Desirable Functionality
Close Proximity Sensor to operates all the time below 20MPH
Driver switch to TURN OFF Left Turn Alarm between 23.30 and 07.00
In addition an In-Front of Cab Blind Spot Close Proximity Detection System should be considered.
FORS (Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme) SCHEME
National, required for all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
BRONZE LEVEL SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Class V and VI Mirrors*, Side Under Run Bars*and Warning Signage
It is a FORS Bronze Mandatory requirement that vehicles operating in Greater London are fitted with the FORS SILVER level enhanced safety equipment
SILVER/ GOLD LEVEL ENHANCED SAFETY EQUIMENT REQUIREMENTS
Class V and VI Mirrors*, Side Under Run Bars* ,Warning Signage, Nearside Blind Spot Camera, Blind Spot Close Proximity Detection System 7″ In Cab Monitor,
External Audible Left Turn Manoeuvring Alarm, Reverse Camera, External Audible Reversing Alarm.
Desirable Functionality
Close Proximity Sensor to operates all the time below 20MPH
Driver switch to MUTE Left Turn Alarm between 23.30 and 07.00
CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Community Safety) SCHEME
National, required for all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
SAFETY EQUIMENT REQUIREMENTS
Class V and VI Mirrors*, Side Under Run Bars*, Warning Signage, Nearside Blind Spot Camera, Blind Spot Close Proximity Detection System 7″ In Cab Monitor,
External Audible Left Turn Manoeuvring Alarm, Reverse Camera, External Audible Reversing Alarm.
Desirable Functionality
Driver switch to MUTE Left Turn Alarm between 23.30 and 07.00
* Suitable driver vision cameras can be fitted as alternatives to these mirrors