Common Misconceptions of DVS

However, there are a few complications to this transition that could catch you out! Fortunately, Dawsongroup truck and trailer are here to help make the progression into DVS phase 2 as smooth as possible.

TfL has extended the ‘grace period’ for permits, does this mean I don’t need to take action with my current fleet for the next 6 months?

Whilst Phase 1 compliant vehicles can enter the DVS zone for the next 6 months, the grace period is not automatically granted and must be applied for. To make this application, operators must demonstrate one of the two following scenarios:

1. That their existing 0–2-star DVS-rated vehicles have a Progressive Safety Kit retrofitted. If these have not yet been completed, an order and a fitting date for each vehicle must be shown. The fitting date must be within 6 months of the 28^th October.
2. New DVS-compliant vehicles (whether 3-star-rated from factory or being retrofitted with a PSS before delivery) must be ordered. Evidence of the order and a delivery date of the vehicles must be shown. The delivery date of the new vehicles must be within 6 months of the 28^th October.

We have just had some of our vehicles retrofitted with Progressive Safety Systems. Does this mean these vehicles are now 3-star DVS-rated?

When a vehicle rolls off the production line, it does so with a fixed DVS star rating that does not change throughout its lifetime. Whilst Progressive Safety Systems can be retrofitted, this does not change the vehicle’s star rating, and, if the system is removed, it is no longer considered compliant and cannot be driven into the DVS zone.

How can Dawsongroup help?

Dawsongroup truck and trailer can help your company by providing new DVS-compliant vehicles from a range of different manufacturers – all of which are available for contract hire. We can also retrofit existing vehicles with high-quality Progressive Safety Systems from our trusted network of suppliers.

We specialise in long-term and spot-hire solutions, for improved flexibility whatever the future might throw at you. Our contract hire offering includes 24/7/365 maintenance and breakdown support, pre-contract vehicle provision, an industry-experienced contract hire manager, driver training, and bespoke build and supplier management.