Know the HGV Zones campaign

Hello and Happy New Year,

Our ‘Know the HGV Zones’ campaign launched today with the mission to inform road users on how to pass HGVs safely on motorways and A-roads. 

HGV Zones of Limited Vision HGV’s have 4 zones of limited vision where drivers should not linger because they can’t be seen.  Drivers often underestimate the size and positioning of these zones, so we’ve created a visual that instantly reminds you of where not to drive.

When you encounter a HGV on the motorway or an A-road, remember these 3 points: 

1. Stay visible: Don’t linger in the 4 zones of limited vision. 
2. Overtake with care: Ensure that you have enough space ahead to complete your overtake. Remember that it takes more time to pass a large vehicle. Don’t pull back in too quickly. Make sure there is enough room between you and the HGV’s front zone of limited vision.
3. Don’t tailgate: Getting too close behind large vehicles will mean you can’t see the road ahead and will also mean that you may be in the HGV driver’s zone of limited vision. Take this opportunity to see the zones of limited vision from a HGV driver’s perspective

As part of the campaign, we’ve also created a video advert; check it out to see the zones in action. Help us keep everyone safe whilst driving around HGVs and other large vehicles by this email with your family and friends.

Thank you for reading this month's email and here’s to a safe 2025 on our roads.

Best wishes

The National Highways Marketing team