Safer Lorry Scheme

A new scheme is to launch on 1^st September 2015 aimed at making London’s roads safer for all users.

The Safer Lorry Scheme has been devised to ensure that only lorries which have basic safety equipment will be allowed to use roads in London.

Under the scheme vehicles over 3.5 tonnes will need to be fitted with Class V and Class VI mirrors, which will give drivers a better view.  Lorries will also be required to have side guards to protect cyclists from being dragged under the vehicles wheels.

The introduction of the scheme is as a result of the Mayor of London and TfL’s priorities to reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on London’s roads.  The aim is to reduce the current numbers by 40% by 2020 and the safety of the most vulnerable road users, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists has taken priority.

New signs are being installed around the boundaries of the scheme, they depict a lorry marked with 3.5T, written below is Safer HGV zone.  The Safer Lorry Scheme will cover the same area as the Low Emission Zone which is currently in place.