What is DVS 2024 ?
The Direct Vision Standard 2024 (DVS) mandates that HGVs weighing over 12 tonnes (GVW) with a star rating of less than 3 stars will require additional safety equipment to be fitted. Representing a vast widening of the scope of DVS from vehicles under 1 star. This mandates a rapid transition for vehicles that have a DVS rating of 0 to 2 stars, requiring them to update the safety equipment on their vehicle and to fit a Progressive Safe System to operate in London.
What do you need for being DVS 2024 Compliant?
A Moving Off Information System (MOIS) to detect vulnerable road users in front of the vehicle and provide clear, audible warnings to the driver when necessary.
Blind Spot Information System (BSIS) on the near side of the vehicle to detect vulnerable road users and provide warnings to the driver when necessary.
Camera Monitoring system to completely eliminate the remaining vehicle blind spot at the nearside.
Vehicle must be fitted with audible warning equipment to make nearby pedestrians, cyclist and other road users aware that the vehicle intends to carry out a turning manoeuvre.
Warning signage as shown must be displayed on the rear of the rigid vehicle
What’s the DVS 2024 Deadline?
DVS 2024 is enforced from 28th October 2024. Vehicles over 12T GVW with a rating of 0, 1, or 2 stars require a valid permit to operate in London to avoid fines. Obtaining a valid permit requires fitting a progressive safe system.
| Required for | Vehicles over 12T GVW rated 0,1 and 2 star, entering Greater London |
|---|---|
| Enforced from | 28th October 2024 |
| Enforcement Extension Permitted till | 4th May 2025 |
| Extension Granted | Only on application to TfL by 28th October 2024 with proof of PSS Installation booking. |
Progressive Safe System Solutions from ACSS
ACSS understands that fleet operator’s requirements and preferences differ. HGVs requiring a PSS may operate in different environments performing different tasks. ACSS are currently able offer two DVS 2024 compliant, independently tested PSS solutions.
ACSS 2 Camera Progressive Safe System
Utilising sleek low profile wide angle 1080p cameras ACSS’s 2 Camera PSS conducts the AI VRU processing within a separate head unit. With the head unit stowed safely in the cab it contains built in storage with camera feeds & VRU events captured onto an on board SD card.
As a VRU is detected within the danger zones an in-cab alert emits both visual and audio alerts. Alerts in line with the TfL Progressive Safe System technical requirements. Can accommodate additional side and rear cameras to upgrade system for 360 VRU Detection.
Mounted in cab the monitor provides visual alerts of VRU detection within the designated zones. Monitor auto-switches or split screens between nearside (BSIS) and (MOIS) detection zones. Rather than purely audio and ‘traffic light’ style visual alerts the in-cab monitor displays camera footage to remove any doubt on what has been detected
Affixed in-cab (protecting it from accident damage) the AI controller powers 2 x wide angle HD 1080 cameras (BSIS/MOIS) but can support up to 4 cameras for 360 protection above PSS requirements. The unit contains built in SD Card storage constantly recording and acting as a mini MDVR. With GPS, Wi-Fi, 4G support and proprietary app for calibration and set-up, live view and remote functionality are also possible.
High-resolution wide-angle camera are positioned on the vehicle with their coverage zones meshed together to cover the TfL PSS zone requirements. Exact locations will differ from vehicle type and body build but one camera will be mounted nearside (BSIS) and one mounted front of the vehicle (MOIS). The system uses wide angle HD cameras with the AI processing carried out at the head unit rather than in the camera head. This keeps the cost of any camera replacements to a minimum and enables to use of unobtrusive, low-profile cameras matching the appearance of other that maybe already installed on a vehicle.
Sounds audible warning of the vehicles intention to make a left hand turn.
ACSS 3 Camera Progressive Safe System
With dual cameras on an extended arm bracket ACSS’s 3 Camera PSS monitors the nearside blind spot from an elevated position higher up on the cab. With built in G-sensors & AI processing contained within the camera head the system can be easily integrated with existing all CCTV & live view systems.
Emits visual & audio signals indicating VRU’s in the vehicle blind spots and Increasing levels of alert in line with risk.
Mounted in cab the monitor provides visual alerts of VRU detection within the designated zones. Monitor auto-switches or split screens between nearside (BSIS) and (MOIS) detection zones. Rather than purely audio and ‘traffic light’ style visual alerts the in-cab monitor displays camera footage to remove any doubt on what has been detected
Fisheye camera covering frontal blind spot of the vehicle.
Dual all in one camera, with ultrawide & telephoto lens. With built-in 6-axis gravity sensor, supporting sharp acceleration, sharp deceleration, sharp turning and collision detection. Lens blocking algorithm informs of system or camera malfunction.
Sounds audible warning of the vehicles intention to make a left hand turn.
Upgrade to PSS 2024 Kit
- Suitable for vehicle with existing DVS Safe System
New Progressive Safe System (DVS 2) Kit
- Vehicles with 1 and 2 star rating
360° Progressive Safe System Kit
- Extra 360 Protection with DVS compliant
Which ACSS Progressive Safe System Option is better for my vehicle?
Progressive Safe System FAQ
- Has there been any change to the DVS 2024 enforcement date?
In it’s inception DVS 2024 was to be enforced from 28th October 2024, with a grace period to allow operators time to fit a PSS until January 2025.
This grace period was to be made available to operators – ON APPLICATION – and was not automatic. Applications for the grace period required operators to make a specific application via their London Road User Charging account supplying:
Evidence that you had installation works arranged to fit the Progressive Safe System after 28 October 2024 was required.
A separate application was required for EACH VEHICLE operators wished to receive a grace period for.
As of July 2024 the length of this grace period was extended to 4th May 2025. An extension of the grace period by 3 months. The same conditions regarding APPLICATION for this extension apply.
Applications for the grace period are no longer available as of 28th October 2024. From this day DVS 2024 new regulations are enforced.
- Sensors v radar v AI cameras?
The debate over the capabilities of both will continue to rage. Whilst it seems agreed that ultrasonic sensors are not intelligent enough to fulfil the requirements, radar or microwave sensors may determine the difference between a pedestrian and street furniture. Detecting a VRU approaching a stationary vehicle represents a different challenge, and the ability of a sensor to pick-up a protective clothed and helmeted motorcyclist or hooded pedestrian is debatable. ACSS supply tested AI camera solutions. Cameras which run video scene analysis on the blind spot area and pick out the human frame (shoulders, head, neck) offer the best method of detection by alerting the driver and displaying the view on an in-cab monitor. Cameras may get dirty and need cleaning yes, but there’s no arguing with what you can see with your own eyes on a screen!
- But the TfL specifications mention sensors, not AI cameras?
TfL’s Guidance For Operators and technical Specifications on BSIS & MOIS do make reference to ‘sensor systems’, but equally reference ‘can be achieved in the way that works best for the technology supplier & the vehicle operator’ and ‘sensors or other means of technology’. Cameras are the best sensor technology there is. They offer detection and full view. There is no reason to think that a AI camera solution will not be compliant with the TfL requirements.
- When will, and what will, the next DVS changes be?
At the inception of the Direct Vision Standard the scheme was scheduled to be reviewed in 2024. This has now occurred with the systems and technology updated. DVS Phase 2 is due to be reviewed in 2030. Nobody know whats will happen then but it would seem with the CCTV industry moving towards AI, more of this technology will be factored in.
- Are TfL approving and ‘rubber stamping’ PSS solutions?
TfL are not pre-approving Progressive Safe System solutions. A solution from a reputable supplier and a system offering UNECE Regulation 151 & 159 approval are the safest bet. The TfL technical specifications on BSIS & MOIS state ‘vehicles that are approved to UNECE Regulation 159 / 151 will be deemed to comply with all of these requirements’.
- Which PSS System should I fit to my fleet?
Technical specifications and timelines have been published by TfL since the summer of 2023. Whilst the specifications are detailed, they are not 100% clear and in places could be viewed as contradictory. This ambiguity/lack of clarity and scope of the changes has led to suppliers offering different PSS solutions. Sadly, it has also meant a lot of ‘new arrivals’ to market offering discount solutions. It would seem wise to be wary of new operators and evaluate all solutions based on merit and likelihood of fulfilling the TfL requirements rather than purely price. Long established and accredited suppliers with long standing relationships with manufacturers will bring you the compliant solutions. ACSS have designed a system not only to fulfil the TfL requirements but to exceed and offer the highest level of protection and safety for vulnerable road users (VRU) and HGV drivers.
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