Tachograph centres must update smart 2 fitment rules

DVSA's new special notice 01-26 tightens the rules for approved tachograph centres across England, Scotland and Wales, covering smart tachograph 2 fitment, software upgrades and calibration procedure. The detail on when a vehicle needs smart tachograph 2, and when a software upgrade is due, is exactly the sort of thing a busy workshop can miss and an examiner won't. Push your tachograph provider to confirm they've read it and updated their process — a compliant fleet is only as good as the calibration centre behind it.
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DVSA - https://gov.uk/government/publications/approved-tachograph-centre-special-notice-01-26Named in this story? You have a right of reply: email hello@thrivefleet.co.uk and a challenged claim will be marked under review while we check it.


