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Tachographs

Information about tachographs.

What you need to know about tachographs, from driver, vehicle and company tachographs, to workshop tachographs, tachograph equipment and exemptions. 

Please note, there will be a delay in driver cards going for production for a short period from the 5 August, sorry for the inconvenience caused to you.

 

Posting of drivers

From 2 February, 2022, new rules will apply to drivers carrying out transport duties outside their operator's registered country.
Driver tachograph

Tachograph driver cards for commercial drivers. How to apply for and use a tachograph driver card. How to download data. Prosecutions for non-compliance.
Company tachograph

Information about company tachograph cards. Who can apply for a company tachograph card. How to apply for a company tachograph card online and by post.

Workshop tachograph

Tachograph workshop cards for workshop fitters. Rules on the use of and how to apply for tachograph workshop cards. Download an application form. FAQ.
Tachograph equipment

Digital and analogue tachograph equipment. Vehicles requiring tachographs and vehicles exempt. Vehicle units, data downloading, training and prosecutions.

Exemptions

Vehicles that are exempt from having to install and use tachographs. Summary of exempt vehicles. Links to detailed exemptions.

Smart tachograph 2

Version 2 smart tachographs must be retrofitted to commercial vehicles operating internationally from 31 December 2024 onwards.

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Services Resources

Useful guidelines and information for owners and operators of commercial vehicles. Truck, bus and minibus tachographs, drivers’ hours, and road safety.