TFL Compliant · FORS Ready · East Midlands Hauliers

DVS HGV
Compliance
Camera Fitting

If your business operates HGVs over 12 tonnes that travel into Greater London, Direct Vision Standard compliance is a legal requirement. Without a valid DVS permit your vehicles face £550 daily fines and restricted access to the capital. AKC Vehicle Security supply and fit complete DVS compliance packages to all HGV makes — TFL-compliant, FORS-ready, installed at your depot.

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⚠️ £550/day Fine if Non-Compliant✅ TFL Compliant🏆 FORS Ready🚐 Depot Fitting
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Tell us your HGV make, model and fleet size — fixed price
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TFL Compliant SystemsMeets DVS Safe System requirements
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FORS ReadyBronze, Silver & Gold compliant
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Avoid £550/Day FinesNon-compliant HGV penalties
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All HGV Makes CoveredScania, Volvo, DAF, Mercedes & more
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Depot FittingWe come to your haulage yard
What is the Direct Vision Standard?

DVS compliance — what every East Midlands haulier needs to know

The Direct Vision Standard rates HGVs between 0 and 5 stars based on how much the driver can directly see from the cab without camera or mirror assistance. Any HGV over 12 tonnes with a star rating below the required level must fit a DVS Safe System of cameras, sensors and alerts before it can legally operate in Greater London. This affects the vast majority of East Midlands hauliers running routes via the M1, A14 or A1(M) into London.

"A £550 daily fine per non-compliant vehicle adds up fast. One vehicle running three days a week into London without a permit costs over £85,000 a year in penalties."

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Who needs DVS compliance?
Any operator running HGVs over 12 tonnes into Greater London — including occasional deliveries. If your vehicle could enter the Greater London boundary, it needs a valid DVS permit.
Critical routes for East Midlands hauliers
A14/M11 corridor from Corby and Kettering to London. M1 from Northampton, Leicester and Rugby. A1(M) from Stamford and Peterborough. If your fleet uses any of these routes into London, DVS compliance is a legal requirement.
What the DVS Safe System must include
Side-facing nearside camera, rear-facing camera, proximity sensors detecting cyclists and pedestrians, audible left-turn warning system and in-cab monitors showing live camera feeds.
The £550 daily penalty — per vehicle
Non-compliant HGVs face a Penalty Charge Notice of £550 per day in Greater London. For a fleet of 10 vehicles running weekly London routes, the cost of non-compliance is enormous.
FORS compliance — Bronze, Silver and Gold
The DVS systems we fit meet FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) requirements at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels — essential for operators tendering for public sector contracts.
We fit at your depot — minimal disruption
We travel to your haulage yard or fleet depot across Corby, Northampton, Leicester, Rugby and the East Midlands. Multiple vehicles can be scheduled across planned downtime to minimise operational impact.
DVS HGV Compliance Camera Fitting
DVS camera system installation — HGV compliance fitting
📸 DVS camera system installation — HGV compliance fitting

Professional DVS installation at your depot

Full DVS Safe System installations carried out at your haulage yard or fleet depot across the East Midlands. Multiple vehicles scheduled to minimise operational disruption.

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What is included in a DVS Safe System

Complete DVS compliance package — everything included

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Nearside blind spot camera
Side-facing camera covering the nearside blind spot — the area most dangerous to cyclists and pedestrians during left turns. Feeds live to the in-cab monitor.
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Rear-facing reversing camera
Rear camera providing a live view when reversing — reducing the risk of incidents during manoeuvring at depots, loading bays and delivery points.
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Proximity sensors — cyclists & pedestrians
Sensors detecting vulnerable road users in the blind spot areas around the vehicle. Alert the driver before a left turn or manoeuvre is made.
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Audible left-turn warning system
External audible alert warning cyclists and pedestrians when your HGV is turning left. A TFL DVS Safe System requirement for all non-compliant star-rated vehicles.
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In-cab monitors — live camera feeds
In-cab display showing live feeds from all cameras. Driver always has visibility of blind spots before and during manoeuvres.
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Full installation, testing and handover
We install, test and sign off the complete system. You receive full documentation confirming DVS Safe System compliance — ready for your TFL permit application.
Fleet installations

Multiple vehicles — planned to minimise downtime

We schedule fleet DVS installations around your operational timetable. Call to discuss your fleet size, depot location and preferred fitting schedule.

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Depot fitting · TFL compliant · FORS ready

HGV makes we fit DVS systems to

All major HGV makes covered

We fit DVS compliance systems to all major HGV makes and configurations. Not listed? Call 01536 645 365 to confirm compatibility.

HGV Makes We Regularly Fit
Scania R-SeriesScania S-SeriesVolvo FHVolvo FMDAF XFDAF CFMercedes ActrosMercedes ArocsMAN TGXMAN TGMIveco StralisIveco S-WayRenault T-Range
Vehicle Types
CurtainsiderFlatbedBox VanTipperRefrigeratedSkip LorryTankerCar TransporterSkip LorryCrane Lorry
Fleet Sizes We Work With
Single Vehicle2–5 Vehicles6–15 Vehicles16–30 Vehicles30+ Vehicle FleetsMixed Fleet Types
Recent DVS installations

Recent DVS compliance installations

A snapshot of DVS Safe System installations our team has completed for East Midlands hauliers.

Full DVS Safe System
Scania R-Series HGV
Rugby — M1 London route haulier
DVS Fleet Installation ×3
Volvo FH
Northampton depot — two-day installation
Full DVS Safe System
DAF XF
Corby — central London delivery operator
Full DVS Safe System
Mercedes Actros
Leicester — A1(M) corridor haulier
DVS Fleet Installation ×5
MAN TGX
Kettering — logistics fleet
Full DVS Safe System
Iveco Stralis
Stamford — national haulier
DVS + Dash Cam
Scania S-Series
Northampton — combined compliance package
Full DVS Safe System
Volvo FM
Rugby — construction fleet
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DVS Safe System installation complete — in-cab monitor and cameras
📸 DVS Safe System installation complete — in-cab monitor and cameras

Professional DVS installation at your depot

Full DVS Safe System installations carried out at your haulage yard or fleet depot across the East Midlands. Multiple vehicles scheduled to minimise operational disruption.

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DVS fitting near your depot

Areas we cover for DVS HGV compliance

Based in Corby — DVS Safe System installations at fleet depots and haulage yards across the East Midlands.

CorbyNN17/NN18
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NorthamptonNN1–NN6
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KetteringNN15/NN16
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LeicesterLE1–LE9
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RugbyCV21/CV22
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WellingboroughNN8/NN29
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Market HarboroughLE16
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RushdenNN10
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StamfordPE9
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OakhamLE15
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DesboroughNN14
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OundlePE8
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LutterworthLE17
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RaundsNN9
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UppinghamLE15
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GeddingtonNN14
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BrigstockNN14
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StanionNN14
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Earls BartonNN6
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BrixworthNN6
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Great OakleyNN18
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RothwellNN14
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ThrapstonNN14
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IrthlingboroughNN9
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Not sure if we cover your postcode? Call 01536 645 365 and we will confirm straight away.

DVS compliance questions

Frequently asked questions

Non-compliant HGVs without a valid DVS permit face a Penalty Charge Notice of £550 per day in Greater London. For a fleet running regular London routes, the cost of non-compliance is significant.
If your vehicle could enter Greater London — even occasionally — it needs a valid permit. A DVS permit is issued by TFL and is required for any entry into the Greater London boundary.
A complete DVS Safe System installation typically takes a full working day per vehicle depending on cab configuration and any existing equipment already fitted.
Yes — the DVS systems we fit meet FORS requirements at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. Essential for operators tendering for public sector and local authority contracts.
Yes — we travel to fleet depots and haulage yards across the East Midlands. We can schedule multiple vehicles across planned downtime to minimise operational disruption.
All major makes — Scania, Volvo FH/FM, DAF XF/CF, Mercedes Actros/Arocs, MAN TGX/TGM, Iveco Stralis/S-Way and Renault T-Range. Call to confirm compatibility for your specific model.
Yes — many operators combine DVS compliance with a professional fleet dash cam system in the same installation visit. Call to discuss a combined package for your fleet.
Yes — after installation we provide documentation confirming DVS Safe System compliance, which you will need for your TFL DVS permit application.
Also available for HGV fleets

Other services for fleet operators

Many fleet operators combine DVS compliance with dash cams and GPS tracking in the same installation visit.

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Fleet Dash Cam Installation

4-channel 360° fleet dash cam systems for HGVs. Front, rear, nearside and driver-facing cameras. Hardwired, professionally installed at your depot.

All Brands4-ChannelHardwiredFleet
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GPS Fleet Tracking

Real-time location 24/7 for your entire fleet. Journey history, driver behaviour monitoring, immediate theft alerts. All leading brands fitted.

Live TrackingFleet ManagementAll Brands
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Phantom Canbus Immobiliser

Hidden immobiliser for HGV cabs and fleet vans. Stops relay theft and OBD port attacks. Manufacturer-certified and insurer-recognised.

Phantom ApprovedRelay TheftCommercial
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Immobiliser Removal

Faulty aftermarket immobiliser preventing your HGV from starting? We diagnose and remove all types safely from all vehicle types.

All TypesHGVCommercial
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Fleet packages available

DVS + dash cam + tracking — one visit

Many fleet operators combine all three services in a single planned installation day at their depot. Call to discuss a combined fleet package.

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Get your fleet
DVS compliant
before the fine

TFL compliant · FORS ready · Depot fitting · All HGV makes · East Midlands hauliers

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