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Rules on drivers’ hours and tachographs for vehicles used for the carriage of goods in Great Britain and abroad.
Rules on drivers’ hours and tachographs for passenger vehicles in Great Britain and abroad.
A summary of working time regulations for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and public service vehicle (PSV) drivers and crew ('mobile workers').
1. Who these rules apply to These rules apply to mobile workers - drivers…
Simplified rules for drivers of large goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles, including how long you can drive and work, and the breaks you should take.
How you should fit digital tachograph units in cars and vans if the manufacturer didn't supply instructions.
A manual about becoming and operating an Approved Tachograph Centre (ATC) and a list of equipment that can be used.
Information about digital tachograph company cards.
How bus, coach and HGV drivers should record the hours they spend on 'other work'.
Update on replacement rules for smart tachographs, approved 1C seals and quality control checks.
Includes updates on nominated technician training certificates, Stoneridge SE5000 Smart V2 tachographs, removal of workshop cards and newly approved equipment.
Includes updates on new tachograph centre application criteria, tachograph calibration, rules for replacing faulty tachograph units and payment notices.
Use this poster template to display your Approved Tachograph Centre's opening hours.
Update on annual fee renewal, annex 1C tachograph centres and amended DVSA notices.
The approved tachograph centre special notice for July 2014
Installing 'smart' tachographs, training on and becoming authorised to carry out installation, approved training providers and training modules.
An update about training providers approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Update on 1C smart tachograph seals, training certificates, mandatory quality control checks, and fee renewals.
Updates on annex 1C smart tachograph seals, quality control checks and low speed rollers.
The deadline for training on ‘smart’ tachographs, updated guidance on sealing, authorised tachograph centres, and approved equipment.
An update about issues with the 1C/1B compatible workshop cards not pairing with motion sensors during 1B installations, calibrations, and periodic inspections.
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