Tachographs: rules for drivers and operators
Tachographs in light vehicles
You need to use a tachograph if you are driving a smaller vehicle (such as a 4x4) for towing and both of the following apply:
- the maximum authorised mass (MAM) of the vehicle and trailer is more than 3,500kg
- the vehicle is used commercially
Fitting a tachograph
Read the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) guidance on where you can fit a tachograph unit in a vehicle.
Buying or leasing a vehicle
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DVSA
0300 123 9000
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm
Find out about call charges
Further help
For further information about fitting tachographs in light vehicles email the DVSA tachograph section.
DVSA tachograph section
tachosection@dvsa.gov.uk