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City Smart Pro meets all the requirements of Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and focuses on reducing the driver’s cognitive workload while giving them a wider field of vision by eliminating remaining blind spots. The control module coupled with the side camera has integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) which calculates the likelihood of a collision in the nearside blind spot.
By identifying the speed of vulnerable road users, it differentiates between “roadside furniture” and moving objects and only alerts the driver of potential hazards and therefore helps to prevent collisions.
DVS: What You Need To Know:
– What is Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and why is it important?
– What’s the current DVS requirements and why are they changing?
– What are the new DVS requirements?
– When will they be introduced?
– What is a Progressive Safe System/DVS Kit?
Key Features:
- Front blind spot camera with driver alerts.
- Audible left turn alert.
- Side blind-spot camera with driver alerts.
- Blind-side detection system uses an AI scanner to detect VRUs and alert the driver.
- In-cab monitor and driver alerts.
Why Cubo?
We have been trusted since 2001 to deliver innovative telematics solutions and industry leading support to the logistics industry. A key part of our mission is to help you succeed in the changing logistics landscape. Supporting you with Direct Vision Standard compliance is a natural extension of our commitment to fleet safety and fleet efficiency, and an opportunity for us to partner with you to create a safer and more sustainable future for the logistics industry.
Why City Smart Pro?
- If integrating City Smart Pro with our live 4G video telematics recorder (Camera Smart Pro) you will receive the added benefit that all AI-triggered events will be recorded to the in-vehicle DVR.
- City Smart Pro meets Blind Spot Information System (BSIS) and Camera Monitoring System requirements by integrating the AI sensing technology into the cameras and therefore eliminating the need to install additional sensors.
- By using AI camera detection, the installation time is reduced by over half compared to installing ultrasonic sensors.
- The external speaker will be muted automatically at night to prevent noise pollution. Auto off for alerts between 11:30pm and 7am – no driver action required.
- Set to automatically change between summer and winter (UK Daylight Savings)
Become DVS Compliant Today!
This new Progressive Safe System will come into force on 28th October, 2024.
Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is part of the Mayor of London’s Vision Zero plan to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries on London’s roads by 2041.
HGVs operating in London will be required to have a 3-star DVS rating or be fitted with a Progressive Safe System before a permit is granted.
A safety permit is required before entering and operating in most of Greater London. The scheme operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and failure to comply will result in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
Cubo can upgrade your fleet with equipment that ensures you meet the new DVS requirements:
What is Direct Vision Standard (DVS)?
Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is part of the Mayor of London’s Vision Zero plan to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries on London’s roads by 2041. It measures how well HGV drivers can see directly through the cab window and vehicles are given a zero-to-five-star rating from the manufacturer based on the view which indicates the level of risk to vulnerable road users (VRUs) including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.
Why is DVS important?
The star rating measures the driver’s direct field of view to ensure a minimum standard of vehicle safety. It aims to improve indirect vision of Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) and to prevent close proximity blind spot collisions, specifically,
- left turn collisions.
- collisions at the frontal blind spot zone when a vehicle moves off from rest.
What's the current DVS requirements and why are they changing?
What are the new Direct Vision Standard requirements?
TfL have now released an enhancement to the current DVS ‘Safe System’ with the introduction of the ‘Progressive Safe System’ (PSS). One of the key changes is the minimum star rating requirement, which will increase from one to three stars. From the 28th of October 2024, HGVs operating in London will be required to have a 3-star DVS rating or be fitted with a Progressive Safe System (sometimes called a DVS Kit). This means that any vehicles that do not meet the minimum requirements will now need to be supplied with extra safety equipment in order to obtain a permit.
When will the new DVS requirements be introduced?
What is a Progressive Safe System/DVS Kit?
An HGV Safe System eliminates blind spots and cleverly detects VRUs by providing drivers with audible & visual warnings of pedestrians or cyclists on the road. Cubo offers Progressive Safe Systems for fleet operators of both rigid and articulated vehicles.
The HGV Permit Scheme
It’s free to apply for an HGV safety permit. Operators of lorries over 12 tonnes gross vehicle weight must obtain a valid safety permit before entering and operating in most of Greater London. The scheme operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and failure to comply will result in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) of £550, (£275 if paid within 14 days) or £825 outside of the 28 day payment period. Permits granted following October 2024 will be valid for 10 years.
Am I already compliant with Transport for London's Direct Vision Standard?
If your vehicle is rated three to five stars, you can simply apply for your permit via tfl.gov.uk/direct-vision-permit. To check the DVS star rating of your HGV click here to access Transport for London DVS Star Rating Checker. Alternatively, fleet operators can contact their vehicle manufacturer to find out what their DVS star rating is. If your rating is below three stars you need to fit a Progressive Safe System like City Smart Pro.
What does my driver see inside the cab?
Trigger
Left indicator engaged
(yellow detection zone event)
Action
The external speaker will say “Caution, Vehicle Turning Left” once and the internal beeper will display the yellow warning LED.
The in-cab monitor will also automatically change to the triggered camera feed giving the driver a visual aid of the near side (left) of the vehicle.
In-Cab Display Warning
Trigger
Left indicator engaged
(red detection zone event)
Action
The external speaker will repeatedly say “Caution, Vehicle Turning Left” until the left indicator is disengaged.
The internal Beeper LED will change to red and also sound 3 sharp beeps repeatedly to alert the driver of someone being detected in the red zone area.
The in-cab monitor will also automatically change to the triggered camera feed with a red rectangle displayed around the obstacle alerting the driver to the detected hazard.
In-Cab Display Warning
Trigger
Front detection zone event (yellow zone)
Action
The external speaker will say “Caution, Vehicle Moving” once and the internal beeper will display the yellow warning LED.
The in-cab monitor will also automatically change to the triggered front blind spot feed giving the driver a visual aid of the front of the vehicle.
In-Cab Display Warning
Trigger
Front detection zone event (red zone)
Action
The external speaker will repeatedly say “Caution, Vehicle Moving” until the vehicle stops or the blind spot detection zone is clear.
The internal Beeper LED will change to red and also sound 3 sharp beeps repeatedly to alert the driver of someone being detected in the red zone area.
The in-cab monitor will also automatically change to the triggered front blind spot feed with a red rectangle displayed around the obstacle alerting the driver to the detected hazard.
In-Cab Display Warning
Trigger
Driver turns the ignition on
Action
The City Smart Pro system will begin loading and after approx. 15 seconds the external speaker will say “Caution” confirming the system is online and the external speaker is functioning.
The in-cab monitor will display any messages for the driver, and if there are none then it will just display the startup logo.
In-Cab Display Warning
Trigger
Front and Side zone event detection (red zone)
Action
If both the side and front red zones are triggered, in addition to the actions listed above both camera images will be shown as a split screen view on the monitor.
Trigger
Turning the hazard lights on
Action
The external speaker will be muted until the hazard lights are disengaged.
Trigger
Pressing the button on the internal beeper
Action
The internal beeper will be muted, pressing the button again will re-enable the internal beeper. The internal beeper will always default on when the ignition is turned on
