Copart prepares for DVS standards

Copart UK is installing connected technology on its fleet of 250 transporters ahead of the introduction of Direct Vision Standard (DVS) regulations.

The DVS measures how much an HGV driver can see directly through their cab windows and is being introduced in London in March 2021 to help eliminate deaths and serious injuries on London’s transport network by 2041.

As such, Copart has implemented an integrated solution which combines Webfleet Solutions’ fleet management platform WEBFLEET and connected cameras from VisionTrack.

WEBFLEET’s OptiDrive 360 offers real-time feedback and advice on driver performance behind the wheel, while profiling them based on incidents such as harsh braking, sharp cornering or speeding to enable issues to be immediately addressed. VisionTrack’s connected cameras, meanwhile, provide associated video evidence for every event, offering context and insights into why incidents occurred.

Phil Briggs, Copart UK’s director of operation centres, transport and engineering, said: “This comprehensive solution ensures that we are complying to the letter when it comes to the Direct Vision Standard, but it also brings a wealth of other benefits.

“We can gain powerful insights into driver style and behaviour and implement targeted training and education, which can lead to improved driver safety and security, enhanced fleet sustainability and a reduction in fuel and maintenance costs.

“The camera integration also provides irrefutable evidence in the event of road traffic incidents, giving us a complete picture of what has occurred and why. This not only provides peace of mind for the driver but can also help avoid protracted legal proceedings and rebut bogus damage or injury claims.”