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What Is A Digital Tachograph Card And Should You Have One?

What Is A Digital Tachograph Card And Should You Have One?

Firstly a digital tachograph card is only necessary if you are the driver of a goods vehicle in a number of circumstances; they are nothing to do with normal cars and the average driver. In basic terms, if a vehicle is a goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes used commercially on a public road and it is used in the EU then the driver must be in possession of a tachograph card (assuming the vehicle is … Read entire article »

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An Introduction to Drivers Hours Legislation in Europe

An Introduction to Drivers Hours Legislation in Europe

Across the whole of Europe drivers of goods vehicles are restricted in what they can do in terms of driving, how long they can drive for and how many times. There are also requirements under certain legislation for all goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes to be fitted with a tachograph. It is fact that a major cause of collisions involving trucks is down to fatigue. A tired driver is a dangerous one so it makes … Read entire article »

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