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HGV drivers in capital fall foul of new Safer Lorry Scheme

Patrick McDonnell
02 September 2015
London mayor Boris Johnson tries out the new style mirrors required under the new Safer Lorry Scheme
London mayor Boris Johnson tries out the new style mirrors required under the new Safer Lorry Scheme

 

Several fines were issued to HGVs in the capital on the first day of London’s Safer Lorry Scheme on 1 September. Vehicles of more than 3.5 tonnes entering London must now be fitted with sideguards to protect cyclists from being dragged under the wheels in the event of a collision, along with Class V and Class VI mirrors to give the driver a better view of cyclists and pedestrians.The Metropolitan Police issued “several” fixed penalty notices, though it has yet to confirm how...

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