LGV and HGV drivers face more legislation than most on the road, and keeping up to date with any updates or changes is important. Are you aware of recent changes to LEZ and London’s new DVS schemes?

Last week on Monday 1st March the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) came into force in London. It means that any and all HGVs over 12 tonnes driving in London must meet the new DVS standards. Any vehicle over 12 tonnes not meeting these standards will face a daily £550 fine, so it’s important to check it out. If you know your vehicle has a zero star rating, you can apply for the permit and submit a written statement online. For more information, visit the TfL website.

There’s also been a change to the Low Emission Zone standards, with new restrictions brought into force to tackle air pollution. If you drive an HGV, van or other specialist heavy vehicle over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight or a coach over 5 tonnes gross vehicle weight within the LEZ and it does not meet Euro VI (NOx and PM), you will need to pay the daily LEZ charge. The charges are as follows:

• Is Euro IV or V (PM) – you will need to pay a daily charge of £100
• Doesn’t meet Euro IV (PM) – you will need to pay a daily charge of £300

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