Remote tachograph sensing to be trialled

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency are trialling remote tachograph sensing equipment in Britain to make it easier to detect drivers and operators who are breaking drivers’ hours rules.

While most operators follow drivers’ hours rules, the DVSA are still finding offences at the roadside. Breaking drivers’ hours rules has the potential to be dangerous to road users.

They are exploring the technology to help keep Britain’s roads safe, ensuring they can identify many kinds of tachograph violations when travelling alongside vehicles, or from the roadside.

If you are a driver, make sure you:

• understand your responsibilities as a driver (click HERE to read Drivers’ Hours Rules)

• check your tachograph is working properly before you set off

• take adequate rest

• correctly record your driving time and rest on your tachograph

If you are a HGV, PSV or LGV operator who has to follow drivers’ hours rules, make sure you:

• understand your responsibilities as an operator

• maintain tachograph equipment

• know how to adequately schedule driver’s activities

• regularly check your driver's compliance

• listen and respond to any drivers’ hours concerns raised by your drivers

If you commit a tachograph violation, it is now easier for the DVSA to find you.

For more information or assistance on transport compliance and updated regulations, please contact our team on hello@teamlogico.co.uk or why not give us a call on 01325 952 887.