FORS Silver/Gold
FORS operators shall ensure that all HGVs over 3.5t are fitted with enhanced safety equipment designed to reduce the risk of close-proximity collisions involving vulnerable road users.
Vulnerable road user safety equipment shall include:
Blind spot vision aids that provide the driver with a full view of the near-side vehicle blind spot
An audible warning system that alerts other road users of left-turn and reversing manoeuvres and should be fitted with a manual override switch to mute sound between 23.30 and 07.00
Blind spot vision aids shall include:
A camera system that monitors the near-side vehicle blind spot
An in-cab display screen to provide the driver with a view of the near-side blind spot
An in-cab audible warning system to alert the driver of other road users in the near-side blind spot
Rigid goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight shall be fitted with a camera system that monitors the rear vehicle blind spot.
Camera systems should also:
Monitor front and off-side blind spots
Be able to digitally record incidents and assist in driver training and development
(FORS Standard)

