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Understanding TFL's Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and Its Requirements for Hauliers

Transport for London (TFL) has introduced the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) as part of its commitment to improving road safety and reducing accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The DVS assesses and rates how much an HGV driver can see directly through their cab windows, with the aim of minimizing blind spots and enhancing the safety of all road users. This blog will delve into the key aspects of the DVS, the requirements it places on hauliers, and how to ensure compliance. What is the Direct Vision Standard (DVS)? The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is a regulatory measure designed to improve the safety of HGVs operating within Greater London. The standard assesses the direct vision of drivers from their cab, rating vehicles on a star system from 0 to 5 stars. The rating reflects the driver's ability to see vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, directly without relying on mirrors or cameras. Why Was DVS Introduced? The DVS was introduced to address the si
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Understanding TFL's Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and Its Requirements for Hauliers

Transport for London (TFL) has introduced the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) as part of its commitment to improving road safety and reducing accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The DVS assesses and rates how much an HGV driver can see directly through their cab windows, with the aim of minimizing blind spots and enhancing the safety of all road users. This blog will delve into the key aspects of the DVS, the requirements it places on hauliers, and how to ensure compliance. What is the Direct Vision Standard (DVS)? The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is a regulatory measure designed to improve the safety of HGVs operating within Greater London. The standard assesses the direct vision of drivers from their cab, rating vehicles on a star system from 0 to 5 stars. The rating reflects the driver's ability to see vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, directly without relying on mirrors or cameras. Why Was DVS Introduced? The DVS was introduced to address the si
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The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its possible impact on UK companies

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a crucial policy tool developed by the European Union (EU) to tackle carbon leakage and drive global climate action. Carbon leakage occurs when companies move their production to countries with less strict emission regulations, undermining local and global climate efforts to cut emissions. Here's a comprehensive overview of how CBAM functions and its key components: Objectives: Levelling the Playing Field: By imposing a carbon price on imports of certain goods from outside the EU, CBAM ensures that EU products are not disadvantaged compared to imports from countries with less stringent carbon regulations. Incentivizing Global Emission Reductions: Encouraging other countries to adopt more rigorous climate policies by making the carbon cost of their exports to the EU transparent. Mechanism: Scope: Initially targeting sectors at high risk of carbon leakage such as cement, iron and steel, aluminium, fertilizers, and electricity. Calculat
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