The DVSA are trialling remote tachograph sensing equipment in Britain making it easier to detect drivers and operators who are breaking drivers’ hours rules.

While most operators follow drivers’ hours rules, DVSA are still finding offences at the roadside.

Breaking drivers’ hours rules has the potential to be dangerous to road users, so as DVSA are exploring technology to help keep Britain’s roads safe. It will mean they can identify many kinds of tachograph violations when travelling alongside vehicles, or from the roadside.

If you are a driver, make sure you:

• Understand your responsibilities as a driver
• Check your tachograph is working properly before you set off
• Take adequate rest
• Correctly record your driving time and rest on your tachograph

If you are a HGV, PSV or LGV operator who has to follow drivers’ hours rules, make sure you:

• Understand your responsibilities as an operator
• Maintain tachograph equipment
• Know how to adequately schedule driver’s activities
• Regularly check your driver’s compliance
• Listen and respond to any drivers’ hours concerns raised by your drivers

If you commit a tachograph violation, it’s now easier to be caught!