Tachograph Supply & Fit for Trucks in Dublin
A tachograph is a mandatory device that's fitted to certain types of commercial vehicles and trucks in Ireland. Automatically recording vehicle distances and speeds, as well as driving and resting times, there are both digital and analogue devices available.
Storing data in mass memory inside each unit on driver cards that are unique to each driver, their use and issue are overseen by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). As such, the records that they create must be made available for inspection at any time to ensure driver-hour rules are being followed.
Hefty Fines & Prosecution Are the Alternative
Failure to abide by the RSA’s requirements may result in prosecution, although some vehicle classes are exempt (e.g. vehicles whose gross vehicle weight does not exceed 3.5 tonnes). The EU and Irish rules that pertain to tachograph installation include:
Statutory Instrument 229 of 2017
Regulation (EU) No 165/2014
While analogue tachographs still exist in some older vehicles, digital tachographs became mandatory in the EU as of May 2006. That's why you’ll only find the digital kind in all new buses and trucks manufactured after this date.
Trusted Tachograph Supply And Fit Services
The Argent Equipment team makes the tachograph installation process an easy and stress-free one, with our staff able to offer the following supply and fit services:
Supply & fitting of all makes & models of tachographs to suit all vehicles
Sender Unit supply & installation
Replacement Looms
In addition to having equipment installed, drivers also need to apply for their smart card or Digi Card. First-time applicants include drivers who've never had an EU or Irish tachograph card, those who have an EU card, but also want an Irish card under an Irish licence or drivers who had their licence issued in a different country since their last driver card.
Needing Tachograph Installation? You Know Where to Come!
If you're in need of tachograph supply and fit services, you can find directions to our two Dublin-based workshops by visiting us today at www.argent.ie. There, you'll also see our full range of vehicle testing services to keep you compliant and safe while on the road.
Alternatively, if you'd like to talk to us directly about anything discussed here, simply call us on 01 572 6500, and we'll do our utmost to give you what you need.