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IRU welcomes the introduction of the transitional smart tachograph version 2. Set to become mandatory on 21 August 2023, the smart tachograph will introduce new features and facilitate the work of drivers, operators and enforcers.
At yesterday’s EU Road Transport Committee meeting, Member States supported the technical specifications proposed by the European Commission, enabling the timely introduction of the transitional smart tachograph version 2.
Timely introduction of smart tachograph 2
The smart tachograph version 2 was set to be introduced on 21 August 2023. However, a delay in the availability of satellite signals used to authenticate the positions recorded by the tachograph created technical and legal uncertainties.
Nevertheless, the Road Transport Committee supported the timely introduction of a “transitional tachograph”, as called for by IRU. The smart tachograph version 2 will be introduced on 21 August 2023 with all the new functions except for the satellite authentication feature.
IRU Director of EU Advocacy Raluca Marian said, “The new smart tachograph will bring about significant improvements, such as easier registration of border crossings and the possibility for enforcers to perform checks remotely.
“This is a positive step forward in the digitalisation of road transport, which our sector highly appreciates.”
“Signal authentication via satellite is an isolated new feature, which, albeit important, does not affect the tachograph’s main functions. We therefore welcome the determination of the European Commission and Member States to stick to the start date,” she added. Read more
Source: IRU
