DVS and PSS Application Process

Currently, you can only apply for a DVS permit as below.
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From June 2024, any vehicles under 3 star rated with an existing DVS permit will be contacted by TfL to update their permit to a PSS permit (providing the necessary updated equipment is installed).
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Getting your permit from TfL requires several steps prior to the application. See the various stages below.

All HGV’s over 12T GVW need a star rating – this can only be given by the manufacturer.

You can get this from the manufacturer directly or with your registration number, we can check the star rating for you.

To get the star rating from manufacturers, you need to send the chassis number to the dealership.

0, 1 and 2 star rated vehicles – go to step 2 (DVS & PSS Compliance)

3, 4 or 5 star rated vehicles - go to step 3

GET YOUR STAR RATING

If your vehicle is rated 0 star, you must install the recommended DVS safety equipment prior to applying for your permit from TfL.

For PSS, you will need to update existing DVS systems, or install new PSS equipment.

PSS SAFETY EQUIPMENT

DVS SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Permits are free of charge and you can apply for one if you have the following:

If your vehicle is 0, 1 or 2 star rated and you have installed all of the required DVS safety equipment you can apply for a permit which will last until October 2024.

If your vehicle is 0, 1 or 2 star rated and you have installed all of the required PSS safety equipment you can apply for a permit which will keep you compliant post October 2024.

If your vehicles 3 star or above, you can apply for a 10 year permit directly from Transport for London.

Please be mindful that applications require 2 photographs and may also require additional supporting documentation to complete the application.

Note applications need to be approved and are not immediate - please allow time as until the permit is approved and granted, you will still be fined.‍

APPLY FOR YOUR DVS PERMIT

To apply for your DVS permit you will need to go directly to the Transport for London website.

Please be mindful that applications require 2 photographs and may require additional supporting documentation to complete the application.

Note applications need to be approved and are not immediate - please allow time as until the permit is approved and granted, you will still be fined.

APPLY FOR YOUR PERMIIT

what you need to know

Over 250,000 vehicles now have DVS permits.
Any vehicles rated under 3 stars need to update to PSS.
Thousands more vehicles do not have DVS permits and will be under 3 stars. These will require permits to access London without being fined.

Progressive safe system

Relevant to all HGV's (over 12T GVW) rated 0, 1 and 2 stars. This comes into enforcement from 28th October 2024

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Enforcement zone

The enforcement zone covers central London and some outer London. To view the enforcement zone please click below

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what's my star rating

We can obtain your star ratings for you. You need the star rating to know what, if required, any extra equipment to install

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Direct Vision Standard

DVS went live in 2021. Certificates under 3 stars are valid until October 2024 for HGV's over 12T GVW

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The application process

The application process varies depending on your star rating. We have simplified the process for you

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We can help you get ready for your DVS application by providing star ratings to DVS and PSS equipment quotes

APPLICATION PROCESS

what you need to know

Progressive safe system

Enforcement zone

what's my star rating

Direct Vision Standard

The application process

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