What is the Direct Vision Standard?
Before entering and operating in most of Greater London, operators of lorries above 12 tonnes gross vehicle weight are required to get a safety permit under the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and HGV safety permit schemes for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). If not, a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) can be sent to you.

In the European Union (EU), heavy-duty trucks must adhere to a set of safety regulations known as the General Safety Regulation (GSR). By requiring the use of cutting-edge safety systems and enhancing truck cab design, the law lays out a number of standards that are intended to increase the safety of all vehicles on the road.