vans under 3.5 tons to have tacograph

[dezz]

any one heard owt about vans under 3.5 ton all having tachographs installed

[FraserLFA]

Sounds like a logistical nightmare.

Where did you hear about this?

[grumpy52]

Germany has them already, and as they are trying to standardise across the EU it doesn't surprise me .

[Turn7]

God I hope not.

Do that, and the next step will the shyte that is CPC just to drive a 3.5 tonner ?

[LouD86]

Currently only if you tow with it for business use. But I hope to god they don't bring it in for everything

[R0G]

Germany has a 2800 GVW limit I think for vans to be exempt from certain internal laws

[GC8]

As much as it would be a pain in the arse, you could probably get to do more if a 3.5t van was fitted with a tacho, presuming that you already comply with the WTD.

The working day is capped at 11hrs for a van driver, with 10hrs driving, IIRC. EU rules would see 9/10hrs/13hrs with a couple of reduced rest 9/10hrs/15hrs days.

If all the van does is drive then you may not win, but youre probably breaking the WTD already.