London's Safest Lorry | UK HGV Class 1 Driver shows Cyclists the Features of 5* Direct Vision Lorry

We talk to Paul at O'Donovan Waste Disposal who shows why this lorry design is the safest in the UK.

This lorry is a 5* rating on the Direct Vision Standard which ranks vehicles based on how well the driver can see directly out of the cab, from 0* (bad) to 5* (best).

We are London Cycling Campaign. Our work led to Mayor Sadiq Khan introducing a lorry permit programme based on the Direct Vision Standard. Since 2021, all lorries on London’s roads have had to be at least 1* rated (or use mitigation measures such as sensors). By 2024, all lorries on London's roads must be at least 3* rated on the Direct Vision Standard.

Find out more about our work with Transport for London and lorry operators on lorry design and safety: https://lcc.org.uk/campaigns/end-lorr...

How to cycle safely around lorries: https://lcc.org.uk/advice/how-to-cycl...

We were filming at the O'Donovan Waste Disposal in north London. Find out more about O'Donovan's safety work, from fleet choice to driver training https://www.odonovan.co.uk/

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