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EU fleet operators have to adapt to new vehicle safety regulations in France. For EU companies that transport goods on French roads, new safety regulations have been in force since January 1st, non-compliance with which can be punished with fines. The new law applies to all vehicles in France over 3,5 tons, whether for goods or people. These must now be clearly visible on both sides and at the stern Warnings for blind spots carry. In addition, vehicles should be designed or equipped with one or more indirect vision safety systems (such as mirrors) so that the driver's field of vision does not contain any blind spots where an overtaking vehicle is unlikely to be seen. The operator controls of such systems should also be easily accessible to the driver while the vehicle is in motion.
Innovations are welcomed!
Road safety campaigns and experts welcome the innovations, but also warn fleet operators that mirrors alone are not enough to eliminate blind spots. "This new rule is very welcome“, Commented John Osmant, Managing Director of Brigade Elektronik GmbH, a leading provider of safety systems for commercial vehicles. "However, operators should take into account that mirrors alone cannot eliminate blind spots. According to the legal requirements, they could still incur fines. We recommend equipping vehicles with a range of security technologies such as those offered by the DVS Safe System Kit. In this way, operators ensure that they comply with the legal requirements across Europe and that their drivers have a complete overview of the area around the vehicle."
Side cameras, ultrasonic sensors & Co.
The kit includes side cameras, ultrasonic sensors for the passenger side of the vehicle and a warning device that is triggered when turning. The kit is compliant with the Direct Vision Standard in London as well as all applicable regional laws in the EU. Fleet operators can therefore rest assured that their systems will meet all necessary legal requirements. One company that is already benefiting from installing the vehicle security systems in their concrete mixers is Lafarge. Traffic accidents are a major concern in the construction industry. That's why Lafarge proactively decided to equip its concrete mixers with the latest safety technology to prevent accidents on the road and construction site.
complete all-round view of all four sides of the vehicle
In addition to Brigade's bbs-tek® White Sound reversing warning system, the company also installed Brigade's Backeye®360 - an intelligent camera monitor system that provides a complete all-round view of all four sides of the vehicle and thus eliminates blind spots. "Drivers have a complete all-round view of the vehicle at a glance without any blind spots and can also rely on the fact that pedestrians are warned by the reversing alarm. That offers absolute security“Said Othmane Jennane, President of Trans Route Béton, which installed the Brigade technology in Lafarge vehicles.
Of course that had not been the case.
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