HGV drivers operating in London are being urged to ensure their vehicles meet the latest safety standards or risk receiving fines of up to £550. The new rules form part of an update to the Direct Vision Standard, aimed at reducing road danger across the capital, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists.

To comply, operators must fit a Progressive Safe System (PSS) to their vehicles and apply for an updated safety permit from Transport for London (TfL). This enhanced safety kit includes features such as sensors, camera systems, and audible alerts to improve visibility and awareness for drivers of heavy goods vehicles.

TfL had previously offered a temporary grace period to give operators more time to carry out the necessary upgrades, but this is coming to an end. Once enforcement begins, any HGV travelling through London without the required equipment and valid permit could face a fixed penalty or fine issued directly to the operator.

Authorities are encouraging all logistics firms and drivers to act now, ensuring their vehicles are properly fitted and fully compliant. These measures are part of broader efforts to improve road safety in London and reduce the risk of collisions involving larger vehicles in urban areas.