Changes regarding tachographs and fines on road transport have come into force in the EU

08.06.2024

In the European Union, the new EU Regulation 2024/1258 has entered into force, which amends EU Regulation 561/2006 in order to improve compliance with the rules concerning tachographs, especially in the context of road freight and periodic passenger transport. About this Logistician.Today learned from a message posted on the portal kam-bus.info . The innovations came into force on May 22, 2024. They are aimed at improving road safety, ensuring fair competition among carriers, and improving working conditions for drivers throughout the EU. Among the key changes is the cross-border execution of punishments. From now on, the authorities of any EU member State can impose fines for offences related to tachographs, regardless of where the offence was committed, including in third countries. Previously, fines could only be imposed in the country where the offense was recorded. An extension of the supervision period is also provided. From January 1, 2025, road traffic control will cover offenses in the last 56 days instead of the previous 28 days. This allows you to more carefully monitor the driver's compliance with the rules of using the tachograph.