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Fresnel truck lens cuts HGV bike accidents.
03/06/2010 Email to a friend   Comment on this article

Accidents involving cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians, when trucks are turning left, are a major problem and account for more than half of all cyclists killed on London's roads when they are involved in collisions with HGVs. By simply press fitting the clear lens to the passenger side window of a lorry, it can improve the driver's vision of any other road users within close proximity of the HGV and help avoid accidents.

Fresnel truck lens cuts HGV bike accidents

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