From 1 July 2026, light goods vehicles (LGV) over 2.5 tonnes that are used for international journeys between the UK and EU for hire and reward must have a smart tachograph 2 fitted.
If you’re being paid to drive a LGV over 2.5 tonnes between the EU and UK on and after this date, it will need to have a tachograph fitted and you will need to comply with the assimilated drivers’ hours rules to remain compliant.
If you don't need this one, click here, then click on the bin button in the bottom right-hand corner on the box. Then click 'OK'.
A vehicle or vehicle and trailer combination doesn’t need a smart tachograph 2 fitted if:
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it’s being used on an international journey for the driver or operator’s own account and driving does not constitute the driver’s main activity
- it weighs over 2.5 tonnes and less than 3.5 tonnes and is operating only within the UK
If the rules apply to your vehicle, you need to take action before 1 July.
The average lead time for tachograph fitting bookings is around 4 to 6 weeks on average, so take this into account.
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