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HGV safety permit guidance For operators entering London
HGV safety permit Introduction
One of the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan’s
top priorities is the safety of Londoners.
Purpose of this guide
This guide provides lorry operators with
information on the vehicle
guidance for operators The Mayor has adopted Vision Zero for road
danger in London, aiming for all deaths
requirements for getting a safety
permit. More information on the permit
application process is available on the
entering London and serious injuries from road collisions
to be eliminated from London’s streets by
2041. Vision Zero means ensuring the street
TfL permit application web portal.
Do I need a safety permit?
environment incorporates safe speeds, All HGVs more than 12 tonnes GVW
safe behaviours, safe street design and safe entering or operating in Greater London
HGVs more than 12 tonnes gross vehicle weight vehicles to target road danger at its source. need to hold a v a l i d safety permit. The
application process for the safety
(GVW) will require an HGV safety permit to operate To achieve this target and reduce risk permits opened on 28 October 2019.
relating to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) Enforcement will be introduced from
in Greater London. This guidance explains what this and people walking and cycling, we have 1 March 2021 .The scheme will be
means for your vehicles. developed the world’s first Direct Vision enforced across Greater London, 24
Standard (DVS) and a safety permit for all hours a day, seven days a week.
lorries more than 12 tonnes GVW entering
or operating in Greater London.
For more information on the safety
permit proposals visit:
tfl.gov.uk/direct-vision-HGVs
HGV safety permit guidance 3
How do I make my vehicle compliant? What is the Safe System? Cyclist casualties from collisions with HGVs – London vs GB regions 2006-2015
1. If your vehicle meets the minimum The Safe System is a series of vehicle (approximate casualties per billion cyclist kilometre)
DVS star rating, you will be able to safety measures (fitted after point of
10
apply for a permit (see section 1.1). manufacture) which are designed to
reduce the risks that HGVs present to 9
From enforcement commencement, people walking and cycling. To ensure
the minimum DVS rating will be one consistency, the Safe System is aligned to 8
star to enter or operate in Greater other scheme requirements and existing
London and this will then increase to a regulations where possible. 7
minimum of three stars in 2024.
The Safe System requirements have 6
2. If your vehicle does not meet the been identified as current industry good
5
m i n i m u m DVS star rating, you will practice by an independent advisory group
need to meet the ‘Safe System’ with representatives from cycling and
4
requirements to be granted a permit pedestrian groups, industry trade
(see sections 1.2-1.4). associations, vehicle manufacturers and 3
government organisations.
It is unlawful to: 2
Where can I purchase Safe
♦ Operate an HGV more than System equipment? 1
12 tonnes GVW in Greater London No specific make or brand of equipment or
0
without a permit technology will be mandated as part of
the Safe System.
London GB Manchester Merseyside South Yorkshire Tyne & Wear West Midlands West Yorkshire
♦ Breach safety permit conditions
Safe System equipment can be purchased,
What is the Direct Vision Standard? though not exclusively, □ London ▀ Great Britain ▀ Other GB Average
The DVS has been developed in order to via the following organisations: regions
address the high number of collisions in
London involving HGVs and people walking ♦ Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme Exemptions
and cycling. Any proposed updates to the Safe A list of vehicle exemptions can be
www.fors-online.org.uk/cms/suppliers- System for 2024 will be subject to public found in Appendix A.
The DVS objectively measures a driver’s and-supporters-offers consultation in 2022.
direct view through the windows of an
Applying for a permit
HGV cab. This is communicated as a star Freight Transport Association Zero, one and two star-rated vehicles There is no charge for safety permits.
rating from zero (poor) to five (excellent), www.shop.fta.co.uk will need to feature the Progressive Safe
which indicates the level of risk to people System from 2024. Permit duration
walking and cycling near the vehicle. Scheme tightening
Zero star-rated vehicles with an
The first review of the Safe System is The Progressive Safe System will only approved Safe System will be granted
The DVS has been developed in scheduled for 2024, when it is proposed include equipment that: a permit until 2024
consultation with an expert panel the minimum DVS star rating will be
comprising researchers, academics and increased to three stars. This review will Can be retrofitted to the HGV One and two star-rated vehicles will
representatives from the freight industry, take into account any additional technology
be granted permits until 2024
Europe’s foremost HGV manufacturers and or safety equipment that was not available Is industry recognised and readily
regulatory bodies. in 2020. This will become known as the available on the market at the time Three, four and five star-rated
Progressive Safe System.
vehicles will be granted a 10-year
Is not cost prohibitive permit
4 HGV safety permit guidance HGV safety permit guidance 5
HGV safety .1 Principal requirement – direct vision
permit requirements .1.1 Vehicle star rating requirement
All vehicles shall obtain a star rating under
the DVS system.1 Every vehicle must meet a
the conditions of the permit. Operators
must be able to demonstrate compliance
with these requirements when applying
minimum DVS star rating of one star, unless for the safety permit
exempt from the scheme (see Appendix A).
.1.4 Recommended specification
The following matters (1.1 to 2.3) apply to Operators of vehicles rated at one star or
all HGVs more than 12 tonnes GVW. 0 Limited direct vision above are also encouraged to fit voluntarily
the supplementary safety features outlined
1 in requirements 2 to 2.3.
2 A record of star ratings will be kept by the
3 vehicle manufacturer and passed on to TfL.
Permits will not be automatically issued;
4 fleet operators will still be required to apply
for a permit when a new vehicle is
5 Increased direct vision
procured.
Note: For existing vehicles, manufacturers
.1.2 Purpose
will consider ratings based on the vehicle
To ensure a minimum standard of a driver’s
chassis number as provided by the operator.
direct field of view and reduce the risk of
Any DVS rating advised will reflect the
close-proximity blind spot collisions.
specification of the vehicle at first stage
manufacture; multi-stage manufacture and
.1.3 Demonstration
later modifications are not reflected in the
The rating shall be determined by the
DVS rating. Your manufacturer will be able
vehicle’s manufacturer using the approved
to advise.
HGV DVS technical protocol.
Where this rating is one star or above,
fleet operators will be able to apply for a
safety permit with no further mandatory For more information on DVS
action required star ratings and vehicle manufacturer
contact details, visit:
Where this rating is zero star, or where tfl.gov.uk/direct-vision-HGVs
a vehicle is unable to be rated, ¹ the
vehicle shall be fitted with mitigating
safety features as outlined in
requirements 2 to 2.3, which will be
1 HGVs that pre-date available vehicle manufacturer data (therefore being LEZ non-compliant) and a select
number of low volume ranges will be assigned an automatic zero star rating unless data or other evidence is
supplied by the operator that the vehicle should be classed as having a higher star rating
HGV safety permit guidance 7
Good direct vision HGV star rating boundaries
With zero star eye point, a
driver will not be able to see
the head and shoulders of a
small European female 4.5m
away from the cab side
Blind spot between what can
be seen in mirrors and what
can be seen directly
A
B
C
D
Poor direct vision
Distance of vulnerable road user from the
passenger side greater than 4.5m for zero star
Category Description
A Zero star eye point
B One star eye point
C Three star eye point
D Five star eye point
8 HGV safety permit requirements HGV safety permit guidance 9
2. Safe System – for vehicles rated zero star only
Research has shown that direct vision is Overview of Safe System requirements HGV Safe
the future in creating safer vehicles and for zero star-rated vehicles: System
safer urban environments. However, for
direct vision to be implemented effectively
a certain lead time is needed: in particular,
1. Class V mirror must be fitted
time for the next generation of cab design
to the nearside of the vehicle Class V and VI mirrors
to be available on the market and time for
operators’ fleet turnover.
2. Class VI mirror must be fitted
to the front of the vehicle
As HGV collisions with people walking
and cycling present a significant problem
3. Side under-run protection must be
on London’s roads today, we cannot afford
fitted to both sides of the vehicle
to wait for this change to take place. The
(except where this is impractical or
introduction of a Safe System as part of
proves to be impossible)
the HGV safety permit scheme serves
as a mitigation to enhance vehicle safety
4. External pictorial stickers
on London’s roads today, until the more
and markings must be displayed
fundamental change of increased direct
on vehicles to warn vulnerable
vision is achieved.
road users of the hazards around
the vehicle Blind-spot
cameras Side under-run
protection
5. A sensor system that alerts Close-proximity (on both sides)
the driver to the presence of a sensors
vulnerable road user must be
fitted to the nearside of the
vehicle
6. Audible vehicle manoeuvring
warning must be fitted to
warn vulnerable road users
when a vehicle is turning left
7. A fully operational camera
monitoring system must be
fitted to the nearside of the
vehicle
Audible alert for Prominent pictorial
vehicle turning left warning signage
10 HGV safety permit requirements HGV safety permit guidance 11
2.1 Indirect vision
Safe System permit conditions Required equipment: 2.1.4 Recommended specification
The following vehicle requirements are
mandatory for the Safe System. Class V mirror must be fitted to
the nearside of the vehicle
Mirrors Sensors
2.1.1 Vehicle requirement
Class V and VI mirrors must fulfil the Sensors on rigid vehicles should ensure
Vehicles that do not meet the minimum Class VI mirror must be fitted to
fitment requirements contained in coverage six metres down the nearside
one-star direct vision rating (see 1.1) must the front of the vehicle
UNECE Regulation 46.² or one metre from the rear of the
have front and side blind spots completely
eliminated or minimised as far as practical A fully operational camera monitoring vehicle, whichever is smaller. Sensors
Camera monitoring systems should not activate in relation to
and possible through the use of each of system must be fitted to the nearside
the following: of the vehicle Camera monitoring systems should aim roadside furniture or stationary
to completely eliminate or minimise vehicles. In the case of tractor units,
A fully operational camera A sensor system alerting the driver the remaining vehicle blind spot at the these should be suitably positioned to
monitoring system to the presence of a person walking or nearside as far as is practical and provide sufficient coverage, but
cycling must be fitted to the nearside of possible. preventing activation solely on
Both Class V and VI mirrors the vehicle articulation of
In-cab monitors should ideally be the trailer.
A sensor system with driver alerts Left-hand drive vehicles positioned close to a window edge
Left-hand drive vehicles shall require or existing mirror location (without Sensor systems should operate
2.1.2 Purpose the same equipment as right-hand drive obscuring the view through the regardless of whether the direction
To improve visibility for drivers and vehicles. Mirrors, cameras and sensors window) to minimise the time the indicators are activated and may switch
reduce the risk of close-proximity blind must be fitted appropriately to account driver needs to take their eyes from off at speeds above 20mph.
spot collisions. for the blind spot on the right-hand side other important views to scan the
of the vehicle. monitor. Monitors only intended to We also recommend additional front
2.1.3 Demonstration show blind spots related to low sensors with coverage as defined by the
Indirect vision aids shall be fitted to the Note: No specific make or brand of speed manoeuvring (i.e. not mirror UNECE Regulation 46 Class VI mirror
front and nearside of all vehicles. equipment or technology will be mandated replacement cameras) may switch coverage zone.
as part of the safe system. off at speeds above 20mph.
Checking equipment
For best practice guidance on Operators should make regular checks
quality of monitor images refer to and take all reasonable measures to
UNECE Regulation 46 Class V and ensure all indirect vision systems and
Regulation 33 – The Road Vehicles
VI mirror replacement camera driver alerts remain fully operational.
(Construction and Use) Regulations
monitoring systems. It is the operator’s responsibility for any
1986 – Mirrors
camera equipment and associated
footage to comply with General Data
Regulation 46 UNECE – approval of
Protection Regulation.
devices for indirect vision
It is recommended that indirect vision
devices require a minimum amount of
driver intervention.
2 Camera monitoring devices may be fitted to the vehicle as an alternative to fitting a Class V and/ or
Class VI mirror where doing so is permitted by UNECE Regulation 46
12 HGV safety permit requirements HGV safety permit guidance 13
Class V mirror Class VI mirror Camera monitoring system Sensor system with driver alerts
6 metres
Camera monitoring systems should aim to
completely eliminate or minimise the
remaining vehicle blind spot at the
nearside as far as is practical and possible.
Class V mirror shall be fitted to the Class VI mirror shall be fitted to the
1 metre
nearside of the vehicle front of the vehicle
It is recommended that sensors on rigid
vehicles and articulated tractor units have
coverage six metres down the nearside or
one metre from the rear of the vehicle (or
tractor unit), whichever is smaller.
14 HGV safety permit requirements HGV safety permit guidance 15
2.2 Warning of intended manoeuvre
The following vehicle requirements are 2.2.4 Recommended specification Left-turn audible alarm Warning signage
mandatory for the Safe System.
2.2.1 Vehicle requirement
Audible warnings
All vehicles that do not meet the minimum
The volume of the audible warning,
one-star direct vision rating (see 1.1) must
measured at one metre from the
be equipped with enhanced audible means
sounder, should be between 65 and
to warn other road users of a vehicle’s left
88 decibels/dB(A).
manoeuvre, and prominent signage that
visually warns other road users not to get
The device should have a manual on/
too close to the vehicle.
off switch for use between the hours
of 23:30 and 07:00.
2.2.2 Purpose
To reduce the risk of close-proximity
Operators should consider an audible
collisions by alerting people walking and
warning system that combines
cycling to vehicle hazards.
spoken warnings and white noise.
2.2.3 Demonstration
It is recommended that audible
All vehicles must be fitted with equipment
warning devices require a minimum Instructional signage
to warn people walking and cycling of the
amount of driver intervention.
vehicle’s intended manoeuvre.
For left-hand drive vehicles, the
Required equipment: It is recommended that the volume of
audible vehicle manoeuvring warning
the audible warning, measured at one
Audible vehicle warning must be fitted should be fitted to warn people metre from the sounder, should be
to warn people walking and cycling walking and cycling when a vehicle is
between 65 and 88 decibels. A combination
when a vehicle is turning left turning right.
of spoken word and white noise should
be considered.
External pictorial stickers and markings Warning signage
must be displayed on vehicles to warn Warning signage should not be
people walking and cycling of the hazards offensive and should not give
around the vehicle instructional advice to the people
walking and cycling. The text point
size should be legible by a cyclist or
pedestrian at a reasonable distance
from the vehicle.
16 HGV safety permit requirements HGV safety permit guidance 17
2.3 Minimising physical impact of a hazard
The following vehicle requirement is 2.3.4 Recommended specification Sideguards
mandatory for the Safe System.
2.3.1 Vehicle requirement Operators should consider improved
All vehicles that do not meet the minimum sideguard design, such as flat panel
one-star direct vision rating (see 1.1) shall be sideguard protection.
fitted with side under-run protection.
2.3.2 Purpose
To minimise the probability and severity
of under-run collisions with people walking Regulation 73 UNECE – lateral
or cycling. protection devices
2.3.3 Demonstration
All vehicles shall be fitted with
appropriate side under-run protection
except where exempt (see appendix A
for list of exemptions).
Requirement:
Sideguards fitted to both sides of the
vehicle unless this is impractical or
proves to be impossible
Side under-run protection shall be
fitted to both sides of the vehicle
(except where this is impractical or
proves to be impossible)
18 HGV safety permit requirements HGV safety permit guidance 19Appendix A Table 1: HGVs fully exempt from the HGV safety permit scheme
HGV safety
Vehicle type DVS exemption
Emergency service vehicles, Exempt where applicable
such as ambulances and fire It is not considered appropriate to require emergency service vehicles to
permit scheme
engines, which have a taxation meet the DVS star rating threshold or to comply with the Safe System
class of ‘ambulance’ or ‘fire conditions as these vehicles need to be suitable for the operations for
engine’ on the date of travel which they are designed
exemptions policy
Specialist gritting and Fully exempt
snow plough vehicles These are specialist, very low-mileage vehicles that are only utilised
(London Boroughs) in certain weather conditions
Armed Forces vehicles Fully exempt
It is not considered appropriate to require Armed Forces trucks to meet the
DVS star rating threshold or to comply with the Safe System conditions as
Scope HGVs partially exempt from they need to be suitable for the operations for which they are designed
The HGV safety permit scheme is only the HGV safety permit scheme
Ministry of Defence Fully exempt where applicable
applicable to HGVs exceeding 12 tonne Table 2 shows vehicle types that are vehicles/military vehicles It is not considered appropriate to require military trucks to meet the DVS
GVW. These are classed as N3 category only partially exempt from specific star rating threshold or to comply with the Safe System conditions as these
vehicles. Vehicles falling outside this elements of the HGV safety permit vehicles need to be suitable for the operations for which they are designed
category are not required to apply for a scheme. These vehicles must still hold Breakdown organisations/ Fully exempt where applicable
permit. a valid permit. Where the following recovery vehicles Exempt for vehicles called out by the emergency services whose load
vehicle type is rated zero star and is required for the purposes of dealing with any actual or perceived
HGVs fully exempt from the HGV therefore required to fit a Safe System emergency affecting the safety of persons or property
safety permit scheme of mitigating measures, they are exempt Historic vehicles Fully exempt
Table 1 shows vehicle types that are from the listed equipment only. All vehicles that have a ‘historic’ vehicle tax class will be exempt from the
fully exempt from the HGV safety DVS. This tax class excludes any vehicle used commercially. It would be
permit scheme and are not inappropriate to require historic vehicles to comply with the Safe System
requ i r e d t o hold a permit. permit conditions
Showman’s vehicles Fully exempt
Showman’s vehicles are eligible for an exemption from DVS if they
are registered to a person following the business of a travelling showman
and have been modified or specially constructed for this purpose. It would
be inappropriate to require showman’s vehicles to comply with the Safe
System permit conditions
A vehicle to which Fully exempt where applicable
no bodywork has been a. For the purpose of a quality or safety check by its manufacturer or a
fitted and which is being dealer in, or distributor of, such vehicles
driven or towed
b. To a place where, by previous arrangement, bodywork is to be fitted or
work preparatory to the fitting of bodywork is to be carried out
c. By previous arrangement to premises of a dealer or distributor
Mobile cranes Exempt
These are specialist, low-mileage vehicles requiring special permission
to operate in London
A vehicle being driven/towed Fully exempt
to a place where by previous
arrangement Safe System
equipment is to be fitted
HGV safety permit guidance 21Table 2: HGVs partially exempt from the HGV safety permit scheme
a. Exemptions from sideguards b. Exemptions from Class V and/or VI mirrors
Vehicle type DVS exemption Vehicle type DVS exemption
Road sweepers Exempt Bonneted vehicles Exempt
e.g. Unimog From Class VI mirror only
Vehicles fitted with any Exempt
Gully emptiers/suckers Exempt combination of direct view As permitted by UNECE Regulation 46
and/or indirect vision devices
as an alternative to fitting a
Class V or Class VI mirror
Breakdown organisations/ Exempt where applicable
recovery vehicles (where not Only exempt where the sides of the vehicle are so designed and/or
fully exempt) – see condition equipped that by their shape and characteristics their component parts c. Exemptions from camera monitoring systems
together meet the requirements as to the fitting of sideguards or provision
of lateral under-run protection
Vehicle type DVS exemption
Tractors for Exempt
articulated vehicles No vehicles will be exempt N/A – no vehicle exemptions
All trailers used with the exempt tractor unit will be required to fit from fitment of a camera
sideguards (unless covered by an additional exemption) monitoring system
Vehicles mounted with Exempt where applicable
cranes and/or access a. From the forward point of the vehicle stabiliser legs
working platforms
b. Otherwise where it is not fully practicable to comply with d. Exemptions from sensor system alerting the driver to the
requirements as to the fitting of sideguards presence of a vulnerable road user
Vehicles fitted with items in Exempt where applicable Vehicle type DVS exemption
the area where a sideguard Only where the shape and characteristics of such items or components
would otherwise be required would provide lateral under-run protection equal to that of a sideguard, No vehicles will be exempt N/A – no vehicle exemptions
to be fitted, such as fuel provided that the spaces between component items providing lateral from fitment of a sensor
tanks and equipment boxes under-run protection shall not exceed 300mm system alerting the driver to
the presence of a vulnerable
Tank-vehicles (that is, a Exempt where applicable road user
vehicle designed solely for If it is not possible for practical reasons to comply with requirements
the carriage of fluid as to the fitting of sideguards because to do so would prevent (not merely
substances in a closed tank hinder) the operation of the vehicle’s hose or pipe connections
permanently fitted to the e. Exemptions from left turn audible alarm (right turn for left-hand drive vehicles)
vehicle and provided with
hose or pipe connections for Vehicle type DVS exemption
loading or unloading) No vehicles will be exempt N/A – no vehicle exemptions
Vehicle transporters Exempt where applicable from fitment of a left turn
(that is, a vehicle specially audible alarm (right turn for
If the chassis rails are located on the extremities of the vehicle left-hand vehicles)
designed and constructed,
and not merely adapted,
to carry other vehicles loaded
on to it from the front or f. Exemptions from warning signage
the rear)
Vehicle type DVS exemption
Vehicles equipped with Exempt where applicable
anchorage points for roll-on/ To the extent that there are gaps within the sideguard to accept the Tractors for Exempt
roll-off transport passage and tensioning of fixings or lashings articulated vehicles All trailers used with the tractor unit will be required to fit warning signage
22 Appendix A HGV safety permit guidance 23Appendix B Permit administration
Getting your All HGVs more than 12 tonnes GVW
require a HGV safety permit to enter or
operate in London, unless exempt.
Once a permit expires, a new full
application will need to be submitted.
HGV safety permit Operators of vehicles requiring a permit
need to apply to TfL. Permits are issued
electronically only. Operators will receive
If your vehicle is zero star-rated,
you will need to upload two photos
a permit reference number with their
(front/side and rear/side) as evidence
confirmation email but no certificate or
that it has been fitted with the Safe
hard copy permit will be issued. There is
Step 1 no requirement to produce this permit
System equipment.
Do you require a HGV safety permit? reference at any point as enforcement is
Zero-star permits will be valid
carried out by comparing the TfL database
until October 2024
of vehicle registrations with valid permits
Step 2 with the automatic number plate
Find out your Direct Vision star rating recognition (ANPR) camera captures of
vehicles entering London. One and two-star permits will be
valid until October 2024
Step 3 Where a vehicle with a valid permit is sold
Safe System requirements and purchased by a new owner, they must
apply for a new permit. This will ensure
Three, four and five-star permits
records for enforcement are up to date.
Step 4 will be valid for 10 years
Permit duration
Apply for your permit The duration of the permit will depend on
the following factors:
Permit cost
♦ Zero-star vehicles with an approved
Permits are free of charge – there is no
Safe System will be granted a permit
cost to the operator when applying for
until 2024 (when the Progressive Safe
the permit(s).
System will be required for vehicles rated
two star or below)
Permit scheme breach
A HGV found to be in breach of the
♦ One and two-star vehicles will be
permit scheme will be issued a Penalty
granted permits until 2024 (when the Charge Notice (PCN) of up to £550
Progressive Safe System will be (reduced by 50 per cent if paid
required) within 14 days). TfL also have the ability to
revoke or suspend a permit if a vehicle that
♦ Three, four and five-star vehicles has been granted a permit is later found to
will be granted a 10 year permit be in breach of the permit conditions.
These conditions will be clearly
communicated during the online
application process.
HGV safety permit guidance 25Step 1
Do you require a A10
HGV safety permit?
A1
HGVs more than 12 tonnes GVW only
(not cars, vans, buses or coaches)
A12
Enforced throughout the Greater
London area (see map), 24 hours a day,
seven days a week
See map of roads affected by the HGV A41 A406
safety permit scheme with enforcement
taking place within the London-wide area. A40
A13
A downloadable pdf version of the map is
available on our website.
Vehicles out of scope
(12 tonnes GVW or more/less) A4
A30 A2
A316
A20
Vehicles in scope A3
(more than 12 tonnes GVW) A23
A21
A24
Key
Central London
Inner London
London-wide
GLA Boundary
Selected A Roads included in the LEZ
26 Appendix B HGV safety permit guidance 27Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Find out your direct Safe System requirements Apply for your permit
vision star rating (Is your HGV rated zero star?)
When ready, visit:
tfl.gov.uk/direct-vision-permit
Check whether TfL holds You will need to fit additional
to apply for a permit online
a star rating for your vehicle safety equipment – a ‘Safe System’
tfl.gov.uk/direct-vision-permit (see page 11)
Enter vehicle details (or multiple
vehicles via a spreadsheet template)
If the star rating is not available, This includes:
and check ratings
then phone or email your vehicle
» Class V and VI mirrors
manufacturer with the VIN
Enter operator details
number of your HGV » Sideguards
» Camera monitoring system Enter contact details
Vehicle manufacturer will
advise the star rating » Sensor system with driver alert
If zero star
» Left-turn audible alarm
Send us the star rating of your » Upload two photos of
vehicle via the TfL contact page » Warning signage Safe System equipment
tfl.gov.uk/contact-dvs
» Submit your application
Once vehicle is fitted with equipment,
If zero star – see step 3 apply for permit (step 4) » Application will be reviewed
and accepted (permit issued) or
If one to five star – see step 4 rejected with reasons (re-apply)
If one to five star – electronic
permit will be granted
VIN
number
tfl.gov.uk
Apply
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