Direct Vision Standards

Achieve 3-star rating and FORS certification with Carwood’s Direct Vision Standard solution

Complete DVS Service

Carwood offers a one-stop-shop DVS solution to improve the safety, efficiency and profitability of your fleet. As well as supplying and fitting DVS compliant cameras, sensors and alarms, our experienced technicians can help ensure you’re compliant with current and future DVS regulations.

What is Direct Vision Standard?

Implemented by the Mayor of London, the Direct Vision Standard is designed to improve the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and other road users – the vision being to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries on London’s transport network by 2041.

From 1 March 2021, all commercial vehicles over 12 tonnes operating within Greater London, must meet the minimum DVS standard and obtain a safety permit. Failure to comply will result in a penalty charge notice of up to £550.

What is DVS Star Rating?

DVS legislation uses a star rating – it measures how much a driver can see from their cab, 0 being the lowest, and 5, the highest. Vehicle manufacturers will issue a star rating for your vehicle, however if it does not meet the minimum requirement – 3-stars from October 2024 – additional safety systems will be required to drive in the Greater London area, without incurring a fine.

Contact Your Manufacturer to Find Your Vehicle’s DVS Star Rating

What’s Changing?

To meet the initial Direct Vision Standard, vehicles had to have a one-star rating or fit a Safe System.

However, from October 2024 onwards, vehicles will be required to have a minimum 3-star rating or fit the Progressive Safe System (PSS).

Carwood DVS Solution

Installed by trained technicians, our newest Progressive Safe System kit includes everything you need to comply with current and upcoming changes to the Direct Vision Standard.

Upgrade Kit

We also offer a kit for vehicles who already comply with the initial one-star rating and safe permit, but need to upgrade to the to the Progressive Safe System.

Make the Change Today

If you already have a permit for a 1 or 2-star rated vehicle, it will expire at midnight 27 October 2024, and you will need to fit a 3-star ‘progressive safety system to continue to operate in Greater London. Permits for 3-star and above rated vehicles will be valid for 10 years, so it’s worth making the investment now.

Right-1^st-Time Installation

We have a fully equipped commercial vehicle workshop, conveniently located in the Midlands for easy customer drop off and pick up. Our team of OEM trained technicians can also fit at your premises, reducing vehicle downtime and disruption. Contact us today to book your vehicle in

Improve fleet productivity

By upgrading your fleet with a range of safety equipment that meets the Direct Vision Standard and beyond, you will improve the overall safety, efficiency and profitability of your fleet and open up new business opportunities.

Become FORS compliant

Since the requirements for the DVS ‘Safe System’ and the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Silver accreditation are similar, we can help you achieve both. FORS certification will demonstrate your commitment to being safer, smarter and greener.

Direct Vision Standards

Complete Service

Fleet Compliance

Fors Certification

Minimise Vehicle Downtime

Complete DVS Service

What is Direct Vision Standard?

What is DVS Star Rating?

Contact Your Manufacturer to Find Your Vehicle’s DVS Star Rating

What’s Changing?

Carwood DVS Solution

HD, 7”, select range monitor with 3 camera inputs

HD side-view camera with lens swivel adjustment and LEDs for low light

predictive side-collision dual-radar, 180° detection system with visual and audible signals.

predictive front-collision dual-radar, 180° detection system with visual and audible signals

side-turn warning for cyclists/ pedestrians activated on left turn indication