https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/tachograph/Recent content in tachograph on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 31 May 2026 05:50:02 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/six-key-uk-driving-law-changes-coming-in-june-2026/Sun, 31 May 2026 05:50:02 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/six-key-uk-driving-law-changes-coming-in-june-2026/Starting June 2026, UK drivers will encounter several significant changes in driving regulations and requirements. These updates, introduced by the DVSA, DVLA, and the government, aim to improve road safety, streamline testing processes, and reflect evolving vehicle technologies. One major update affects electric vans weighing between 3.5 and 4.25 tonnes. From June 1, these vehicles will no longer require their first MOT after just one year, aligning their testing schedule with diesel and petrol vans, who undergo their first MOT after three years.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dft-mandates-smart-tachograph-2-installation-for-certain-commercial-vehicles-from-july-1-2026/Sat, 30 May 2026 05:30:34 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dft-mandates-smart-tachograph-2-installation-for-certain-commercial-vehicles-from-july-1-2026/Starting July 1, 2026, the Department for Transport (DfT) will enforce a major regulatory update mandating the installation of smart tachograph 2 devices in goods vehicles weighing 2,501 kg or more engaged in international journeys for hire or reward. This rule applies primarily to vehicles involved in cross-border freight transport and cabotage operations. Vehicles performing international journeys for their own account, where driving is not the driver’s main activity, remain exempt.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dvsa-confirms-smart-tachograph-requirement-for-goods-vehicles-over-2.5-tonnes-from-july-1/Tue, 12 May 2026 04:43:19 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dvsa-confirms-smart-tachograph-requirement-for-goods-vehicles-over-2.5-tonnes-from-july-1/The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced a significant change in driving regulations effective from July 1. All drivers operating goods vehicles over 2.5 tonnes will need to have a smart tachograph 2 (ST2) fitted to their vehicles, especially when driving between the UK and the EU. This new rule means that drivers being paid to drive light goods vehicles (LGVs) over 2.5 tonnes internationally must have a tachograph installed.