FORS and Direct Vision Standard (DVS)
The TfL Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) assesses and rates how much a driver can see directly from their HGV cab in relation to other road users. The DVS forms part of the Safety Permit for all HGVs over 12 tonnes entering London.
Specifying FORS Silver means that right-hand drive vehicles within your supply chain meet the safety requirements to obtain an HGV Safety Permit and do not need to fit additional equipment. However, all FORS accredited fleet operators operating vehicles over 12 tonnes must still apply for the Safety Permit in order to drive in London, regardless of their level of accreditation.
Please note that the tolerance in the fitment of cameras permitted in the FORS Standard for vehicles registered before 1 January 2015 does not apply for DVS.
