Roadworthiness Tests, Driver Hours & Tachograph Obligations
At Argent Equipment, we offer a wide range of commercial vehicle testing services, as well as tachograph installation and calibration. We offer these services to help vehicle owners in Ireland adhere to the Road Safety Authority Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Act 2012 and
EU Regulation No 165/2014 on tachographs in road transport.
So, why do these regulations exist? What purpose do they serve? That's the focus of this brief article, so let's take a quick look.
The Certificate of Roadworthiness Test
The commercial vehicle CVRT services we offer are conducted so that commercial vehicle owners can get their mandatory certificate of roadworthiness (CRW). The legislation that covers CVRT ensures that all safety aspects, such as lights, breaks, and emissions, are checked.
Passing this test is vital not only to driving legally in Ireland but also to reducing the risks of accidents on the roads and combatting climate change. Other visible elements that are checked as part of a CVRT include:
Lights and markings
Wheels and tyres
Steering and suspension
Chassis and underbody
Speed limiter
Electrical systems
Glass and mirrors
Tachograph
Driver Hours & Tachograph Obligations
Tachograph calibration and installations also play an important part in road safety in Ireland as they relate to the hours that HGV drivers are able to legally spend behind the wheel. These devices monitor hours spent driving and the breaks that are taken.
Fatigue is a leading cause of road traffic accidents in Ireland, and these measures help to reduce them and improve working conditions for HGV drivers.
The Full Range of Commercial Vehicle Testing Services
We take the commercial vehicle testing services we offer very seriously, as we understand the effect they have on road safety in Ireland. In addition to tachograph services and HCV testing, we also offer ADR testing, campervan testing, compliance plating and more. All are designed to protect both private and commercial road users.
If you'd like to know more about our full range of commercial vehicle testing services, visit us today at www.argent.ie. Alternatively, to speak with a member of our team about how we can help you, call 01 572 6500 or fill out our contact form. When we receive your enquiry, we'll strive to get back to you as soon as we possibly can.