How far can you tow without a tachograph?

Tachograph exemptions when towing However, there is a recently updated (2nd March 2015) piece of legislation that increases the radius of which the operator can travel from his or her base without a tachograph from 50km (31 miles) to 100km (62 miles) for certain uses.

Do I need a tachograph when towing?

If you use a smaller vehicle (eg a 4×4) for towing, you’ll only need a tachograph if its total weight is more than 3.5 tonnes.

Does a 5 tonne van need a tachograph?

Tachographs record how long you’ve been driving for, and are compulsory in all vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes that are being used for commercial benefit. However, you’ll also need one if you are towing a trailer and the total gross weight of the vehicle and trailer is more than 3.5 tonnes.

Can I tow a trailer for work without a tachograph?

Do I need a tachograph? If you only drive light vans up to 3.5 tonnes and never do any towing then your vehicle doesn’t need a tachograph. You only need one when its gross weight – including the trailer – exceeds 3.5 tonnes.

Do I need an operators licence to tow a trailer?

As well as a tachograph, you might need an operator’s licence if the Gross Combination Weight of the van and the trailer exceeds 3.5 tonnes and the purpose of your trip is for business, while the driver may have to adhere to drivers’ hours regulations.

Do I need CPC to tow a trailer?

For van fleets, this means that your drivers will need a CPC to drive any vehicle with or without a trailer or semi- trailer and if the weight exceeds 3,500 kg. Any new driver will have to pass an initial CPC course as part of their driving course.

Does a private HGV need a tachograph?

You dont need to use the tachograph if you are 7.5 ton or under for PRIVATE use if its bussiness then you do and need an O licence…

Do recovery trucks need tacho?

As well as tools and spares, the vans also carry vehicle recovery systems (VRS) or tow dollies. However, when the tow dolly is being used to carry a disabled vehicle, and the vehicle is being used outside a radius of 100 km from base, a tachograph needs to be installed and used.

Can I drive a truck without a tacho card?

In order to be driving without a digital tacho card you must: You can only drive without a tacho card for a maximum of 15 calendar days. The DVLA is required to issue you a new card within 5 working days, so this should not be a huge problem. If your card has expired, you effectively don’t have one.

Do You need A tachograph to tow a van?

If you only drive light vans up to 3.5 tonnes and never do any towing then your vehicle doesn’t need a tachograph. You only need one when its gross weight – including the trailer – exceeds 3.5 tonnes. How can I tell what my vehicle’s weight limit is?

Can a tachograph be used in a commercial vehicle?

EU Driver Hours rules apply to vehicles with a gross weight that exceeds 3.5 tonnes. In this case, you have to fit and use a tachograph. There are some exemptions from the EU tachograph rules. However, these will be mainly vehicles used for non-commercial purposes. . Which tachograph offences and penalties apply to Light Commercial Vehicles?

Which is exempt from the LCV tachograph rules?

The following vehicles are the only vehicles that are exempt from the LCV tachograph rules: Agricultural, horticultural, farming, fishery or forestry business vehicles which are within 100km of their base Operators should ensure that the drivers have licences that give them the permission to drive vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.

Can a driver be exempt from EU tachograph rules?

The driver will be subject to one set of rules depending on the transport activity at the time. Further guidance on both sets of rules is as follows: The GB Domestic drivers’ hours rules apply to drivers on journeys within the UK who are exempt or excluded from the EU tachograph rules.