To enable enforcement authorities to better deal with the new Digital Tachograph, changes to the Transport Act were made on August 5th 2005*.

Fines for 'obstruction' have been raised to level 5 (£5,000).

Prosecution for destroying, falsifying or failing to make records has been extended to take in those 'causing or permitting' them.  Operators as well as drivers may now face fines of £5,000 or up to 2 years prison per offence!

The new rules apply to both Digital and Analogue tachograph usage.

Think it's all hot air? - Do you want to be a test case?

How we can help

Our qualified Tachograph experts provide certificated driver and management training courses and seminars on the important subject of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and Working Time Regulations.

Drivers hours and the Analogue Tachograph

A 1 day course covering EU regulations 3820/85 (Drivers Hours) and 3821/85 (Recording of Drivers Hours) as well as elements of the Transport Act 1968 and the new Road Transport Working Time Directive.

Drivers hours and the Digital Tachograph

A range of courses are currently available for Drivers and Managers ranging from 1/2 day to 2 days and covering all aspects of Driver Data Cards and the imminent introduction of the Digital Tachograph.

Courses are run at our Crosshands Training Centre and can also be arranged at customer premises across the UK subject to suitable facilities.

Digtal Tachograph

The compulsory fitting of Digital Tachographs to new vehicles came into force on 1st May 2006.  All refitting of tachograph heads will also now be digital.

Are you ready for it?

Who does it affect?

In short anyone who drives or works with LGV and PCV's will encounter a digital Tachograph sooner or later (including all new hire vehicles).

Contact us if you require your staff to be trained in the field of digital Tachograph including the new regulations regarding driving times.

* The Passenger and Goods Vehicle (Recording Equipment) Regulations 2005