London Councils Transport and Environment Committee reached a decision made on June 12, paving the way for changes to the capital’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) based HGV safety permit scheme.
Under previously agreed arrangements, from October 28, 2024, HGVs over 12 tonnes will be required to have a minimum three-star DVS rating or fit a system of updated safety features - the Progressive Safe System (PSS) - in order to operate in Greater London.
A three-month grace period from the start date will be allowed, TfL advise, for operators to comply with the new requirements. This will be kept under review and London Councils committee says it will consider whether any further extension is needed in June 2024.
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