New technology being fitted to HGVs in London to prevent collisions with cyclists and pedestrians has been described as “phenomenal” and a “game changer” – while one injured cyclist believes it could have prevented the crash that almost claimed her life.
Ms Lebrec, who has campaigned for safer lorries since suffering her injuries, told The Standard: “Had the lorry that was involved in my crash been fitted with these safety measures, I am pretty certain that my crash wouldn’t have happened.”
She was at an event hosted by London civil engineering contractor FM Conway, at which its managers explained the benefits of the new “three star” technology that vehicles over 12 tonnes are required to fit. Operators that refuse to comply with the rules face fines of up to £550.
Victoria Lebrec: “The direct vision standard means that a lot of lives can be saved.”
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Ms Lebrec said: “I think that the initiatives that FM Conway and Transport for London have put …