International journeys – tachograph rules

New tachograph rules have just come into force in respect of international journeys.

Regulation (EU) 2020/1054, states that a ‘full’ smart tachograph 2 or ‘transitional’ smart tachograph 2 must be retrofitted into in-scope vehicles with:

• an analogue or digital tachograph undertaking international journeys, on or after 31 December 2024 onwards.
• a smart tachograph 1 that are undertaking international journeys, on or after 19 August 2025 onwards.

This new version of the tachograph should record when the vehicle crosses borders, when the vehicle is being loaded and unloaded, and will feature strengthened anti-tempering mechanisms.

The aim of the rule change is increased compliance and better tracking of driving hours for safer and more efficient transport.

Please contact the regulatory team here for more information.