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Tachographs & Drivers' Hours

Information about tachographs and drivers' hours.

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

Posting of drivers

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

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 cards

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 cards

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.
Occasional Passenger Transport

New rules applicable to Occasional Passenger Transport since 22 May 2024.
Smart tachograph 2 (LCVs)

From 1 July 2026, version 2 smart tachographs must be retrofitted to light commercial vehicles and vans with a maximum permitted weight of more than 2.5 tonnes engaged in the international transport of goods or in cabotage operations.

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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.