When do vehicles over 2.5 tonnes need a tachograph?

From 1 July 2026, vehicles exceeding 2.5 tonnes performing international freight transport in the EU must use a smart tachograph, as required by EU Regulation 2020/1054.

Which vehicles are affected by the 2.5 tonne tachograph rule?

All vehicles between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes (vans, light trucks, flatbeds) used for international freight transport in the EU are affected. This includes Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Renault Master, and similar vehicles.

What app can I use to read my tachograph driver card?

TachoData is a mobile app for Android and iOS that reads your driver card via USB card reader, Bluetooth, or front download device. It provides infringement reports based on EU 561/2006, attendance sheets, and deadline tracking.

Do I need a tachograph for my van from July 2026?

Yes, if your van exceeds 2.5 tonnes gross mass and you perform international freight transport in the EU, you will need a smart tachograph installed and a valid driver card from 1 July 2026.

TachoData - Applikazzjoni Takografu għas-Sewwieqa

Tniżżil Dirett tat-Takografu

It-tniżżil dirett mit-takografu jippermettik titniżżel dejta direttament mit-takografu permezz tal-Bluetooth, mingħajr ebda apparat addizzjonali. Din il-karatteristika taħdem mat-takografi intelliġenti Gen 2.2.

Attivazzjoni tal-karatteristika

Iftaħ il-menu Issettjar tal-applikazzjoni
Sib l-għażla "Qari dirett tat-takografu"
Attiva l-karatteristika on

Takografi supportati

It-tniżżil dirett jaħdem mat-takografi intelliġenti Gen 2.2 li ġejjin:

VDO

DTCO 4.1
DTCO 4.2

Stoneridge

SE5000-8

Vantaġġi

Ebda apparat addizzjonali meħtieġ (qarrej tal-kard, apparat ta' quddiem)
Jaħdem waqt is-sewqan
Konnessjoni sigura permezz tal-Bluetooth

Konnessjoni aktar bil-mod

It-tniżżil dirett tal-Bluetooth huwa aktar bil-mod milli l-użu ta' qarrej tal-kard USB jew apparat ta' quddiem. It-tniżżil sħiħ jista' jieħu diversi minuti.

Problemi possibbli

It-takografu ma jirrispondix

F'każijiet rari, it-takografu jista' ma jirrispondix wara t-tniżżil. F'dan il-każ, agħlaq l-injanar u stenna mill-inqas 2 minuti, mbagħad erġa' ibda l-vettura. It-takografu jerġa' jaħdem wara dan.