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Click the thumbs up >Transport for London is urging freight operators to apply for a free Direct Vision Standard permit as soon as possible.
The organisation says the operators of many thousands of HGVs on London’s roads have not yet applied for the required safety permit before the safety scheme is introduced on March 1.
At this point, all owners of HGVs over 12 tonnes will need to display a valid permit to continue operating in the city.
Introduced with the support of London Councils, TfL said its Direct Vision Standard will play a vital role in eliminating death and serious injuries by introducing a permit system for HGVs, assigning vehicles a star rating based on how much the driver can see directly through their cab window.