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From 1 July 2026, some operators carrying goods between the UK and EU are required to follow the assimilated drivers’ hours and tachograph rules.
The changes affect operators using goods vehicles, or vehicle and trailer combinations, weighing more than 2.5 tonnes to transport goods for hire or reward or own account (if driving is the driver’s main activity).
If you’re affected, you must:
- Comply with assimilated drivers’ hours rules
- Ensure your in-scope vehicles are fitted with a Smart Tachograph version 2
- Use the tachograph to record driving time, rest, breaks and other work.
The changes do not apply to operators carrying their own goods where driving is not the driver’s main activity.
Vehicles that do not weigh more than 3.5 tonnes that operate only within the UK are not affected by these requirements.
Check whether your vehicles are affected by the new requirements.
If they are, make sure they comply before undertaking any in scope international journeys.
Demand for tachograph installations remains high, so operators who have not yet compiled should take action as soon as possible.
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