www.truckandtrack.com Autumn 2024 Truck and Track 53 SAFETY & SECURITY On articulated vehicles, the dedicated VRUD camera will also detect VRUs over the whole length of the trailer. Recognising the forthcoming PSS requirements, Vision UK offers a choice of proven technologies. The company’s preferred solution is to use its latest generation DVRs with integral Vulnerable Road User Detection (VRUD) supplemented by its dedicated VRUD cameras. In welcoming the upcoming implementation of PSS, Danny Warren says, “As a company, we are widely recognised for introducing state-of-the-art technologies to improve safety for all road users and pedestrians. Our overriding objective is to ensure that drivers, cyclists and pedestrians – particularly vulnerable road users – can go about their business in complete safety.” With the new ‘Progressive Safe System’ requirements coming into effect from October 2024, it is a very exciting time for the industry. Not only will the new system benefit the drivers themselves, but it will make all road users much safer going about their day to day lives. Vision UK offers a variety of options to meet the PSS requirements. The company offers upgrades on existing kits, as well as brand new systems with its newlylaunched DVRs. Danny says, “It’s vital that individuals and fleet operators familiarise themselves with the new regulations. A failure to have a permit in place will result in a £550 per day fine for the haulier for non-compliance and a fine of £130 for the driver of the vehicle. It is something that haulage companies have to take very seriously. It is expected that other local authorities throughout the UK will follow suit in the future. “We are encouraging our new and existing customers to have liveview DVRs in their vehicles. The benefits of the liveview platform are that you can remotely dial in to your vehicle anywhere and view live footage / track a vehicle / download footage off your PC without needing the recording device out of the vehicle and much more!” Direct Vision Standard and HGV Safety Permit Scheme The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and HGV Safety Permit Scheme for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) require operators of lorries over 12 tonnes gross vehicle weight to obtain a safety permit before entering and operating in most of Greater London. Otherwise, you may receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). The DVS requirements change from 28 October 2024. Enforcement and penalties Drivers of HGVs within most of Greater London without a valid permit, will receive a penalty charge (PCN) of up to £550 (reduced to £275 if paid within 14 days). A failure to have a permit in place will result in a £550 per day fine for the haulier for non-compliance and a fine of £130 for the driver of the vehicle. It is something that haulage companies have to take very seriously. It is expected that other local authorities throughout the UK will follow suit in the future. www.vision-uk.co.uk
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