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Check Your Fleet DVS Radar Systems are Compliant Before October 2024

11th July 2024

Is Your Fleet Compliant to the DVS 2 Standard?

Do you have the Flat Radar System?

We are urging anyone who has installed radar systems onto their fleet check they are actually DVS 2 Compliant from October 2024. The more fleet managers we talk to, the more we are learning that they are bing mis sold DVS 2 Kits claiming they will be compliant from October 2024.

If you have purchased a kit that is camera based, radar based with a flat MOIS radar or a combination of both, you may not be compliant come October 2024. 

MOIS and BSIS radar sensors not fully covering blind spots as per the PSS requirements and the use of only camera systems for either the MOIS or BSIS or both is not sufficient to fulfil the PSS requirements.

As evidence grows that certain devices claiming to satisfy London's Direct Vision Standards (DVS) are actually non-compliant, putting the lives of vulnerable road users and pedestrians in the city at risk, hauliers are being cautioned to examine the radar systems in their fleets.
 In response to industry concerns that some moving off information (MOIS) radar systems—particularly those with flat casings—do not offer the sensor range required by DVS 2, endangering cyclists and pedestrians who are in a truck's frontal blind spot.

The DVS requirements are not met by these non-compliant radar systems; some of the the flat radar devices only offer a 150 degree  range rather than the 180 degree range.

The MOIS 180 Degree Radar DVS 2 Compliant

The MOIS 180 Degree Radar DVS 2 Compliant

The BSIS 180 Degree Radar DVS 2 Compliant

Why are some of the kits not compliant?

  • Some of the flat radars do not provide the 180 degree range that the dual facing radars do
  • The side camera if used as a BSIS cannot function to the standards in adverse weather and cause blindspot areas unlike the 180 dual facing radar 

We urge all fleet and transport managers to check they are compliant if they want to avoid fines in October to their fleet. The responsibility falls on the company to ensure the DVS 2 rules are met on vehicles.

If you would like any futher advice or for us to check if your system is compliant please contact [email protected] or call 01302 989126 and we will be happy to advise you.

Our Kits ARE COMPLIANT. You can view them HERE