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 - Tachograph App para sa mga Drayber

Direktang Pag-download ng Tachograph

Puwede kang mag-download ng datos diretso mula sa takograpo gamit ang Bluetooth. Hindi na kailangan ng ibang device. Gumagana ito sa mga Gen 2.2 smart na takograpo.

Paano i-on ang feature na ito

Buksan ang Settings ng app
Hanapin ang "Direktang pagbasa ng takograpo"
I-on ang feature

Mga compatible na takograpo

Gumagana ang direktang download sa mga Gen 2.2 smart na takograpo na ito:

VDO

DTCO 4.1
DTCO 4.2

Stoneridge

SE5000-8

Mga benepisyo

Hindi na kailangan ng extra device (card reader, front device)
Gumagana habang nagmamaneho ka
Ligtas na koneksyon sa Bluetooth

Mas mabagal na koneksyon

Ang direktang download sa Bluetooth ay mas mabagal kaysa sa USB card reader o front device. Puwedeng tumagal ng ilang minuto ang buong download.

Mga posibleng problema

Hindi tumutugon ang takograpo

Minsan hindi tumutugon ang takograpo pagkatapos ng download. Kung mangyari ito, patayin ang ignition at maghintay ng kahit 2 minuto. Pagkatapos ay i-start muli ang sasakyan. Babalik sa normal ang takograpo.