In short: In Constanța County, you can check the tachograph at authorized RAR workshops located both in the city, on Verde Street, Caraiman Street, or I.C. Brătianu Boulevard, as well as in Medgidia, Agigea, Nicolae Bălcescu, Tariverde, and Satu Nou. Periodic verification is mandatory at least once every two years, according to Regulation (EU) No. 165/2014, and can only be performed by authorized and supervised economic operators by the Romanian Automobile Registry. For second-generation smart tachographs, the compatibility of the GPS equipment used to download the data remotely also counts.
Heard about the new smart tachograph regulations and looking for a tachograph inspection service in Constanta? You’ve come to the right place.
According to the European Union regulations, All old tachographs must be replaced with second-generation smart tachographs.
This change may involve significant costs for carriers, and failure to meet replacement deadlines can lead to significant penalties. In this article, we present you with some service providers in Constanța that offer tachograph inspection services.
What are the deadlines?
The regulations apply to different types of vehicles, both nationally and internationally. Here are the main deadlines you need to keep in mind:
- December 31, 2024 – Vehicles over 3.5 tons carrying goods or people (e.g., trucks, buses with 9+1 seats) must be equipped with second-generation smart tachographs.
- August 20, 2025 – The first-generation smart tachographs must be replaced with those of the second generation.
- July 1, 2026 – Commercial vehicles weighing between 2.5 and 3.5 tons operating internationally must be equipped with second-generation smart tachographs.
What are the advantages of the 2 intelligent tachograph?
The second-generation smart tachograph brings a series of improvements, including GPS connectivity for precise location, automatic data transmission to authorities, advanced security measures against tampering, and compliance with new European regulations.
These functionalities improve the monitoring of drivers' activities, contributing to increasing road safety and facilitating remote controls.
Can you remotely download the data from the smart tachograph?
It is essential to know that the second-generation smart tachograph is not compatible with all GPS devices. In some cases, this can prevent the remote data download.
At CargoTrack, we offer compatible GPS equipment with the new smart tachographs, so that you can integrate your fleet smoothly. If you need assistance, Contact us for customized solutions.
Where can you find a tachograph verification service in Constanța?
In Constanța, there are several service centers that offer tachograph inspection services. We have prepared a list of some available options to help you find the right service center for your tachograph inspection needs.
TACHONAN SERVICE SRL
Address: Verde Street no. 29, CONSTANTA
Contact us: 0241548200
MOMENT TRAVEL SRL
Address: 4 CARAIMAN Street, CONSTANTA
Contact us: 0241584410
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TRANZIT COM SRL
Address: Independentei Street no. 3, MEDGIDIA
Contact us: 0728946390
ANACONDA PROD CONSTRUCT SRL
Address: I.C. BRATIANU str. no. 45, Hala47B, CONSTANTA
Contact us: 0721670127
GHIBU SERV SRL
Address: SF. VALENTIN str., NO. 47, NICOLAE BALCESCU VILLAGE, NICOLAE BALCESCU DISTRICT
Contact us: 0722573074
TAHOGRAF EMACRIS SRL
Address: DIMITRIE PACIUREA street no. 62, AGIGEA settlement, AGIGEA commune
Contact us: 0752319842
MBM TARIVERDE INVEST SRL
Address: TULCEI Street, lot 10, SAT TARIVERDE, COGEALAC Commune
Contact us: 0766362933
ASAROO WAN PARTNER SRL
Address: ATELIERULUI Street no. 1, NEW SATURDAY, COM. MIRCEA VODA
Contact us: 0737748932
Very important!
The information in this article, which includes check-up services for tachographs in Constanța, is taken from public and official sources, such as RAROM. Our company does not assume responsibility for any of the mentioned services; the article is intended for strictly informational purposes.
Equipping the vehicles in your fleet with smart tachographs can be a complex and costly process. We understand the challenges in the transportation sector and strive to provide up-to-date and useful information to support carriers in their work.
In addition to compliance with legal regulations, the implementation of intelligent tachographs can help increase road safety and improve the productivity of your fleet. This innovative technology ensures better monitoring of driving and rest times, reducing the risk of penalties.
If you would like to learn more about the intelligent tachograph, we invite you to consult the article: Smart tachograph 2025 – the impact of the regulation on hauliers.
Frequently asked questions about checking the tachograph in Constanța
Where can I find an authorized workshop to check the tachograph in Constanța?
The Constanța County has several workshops authorized by RAR. In the city, units operate on Verde Street, Caraiman Street, and I.C. Brătianu Boulevard, while in the rest of the county there are options in Medgidia, in the Agigea commune, in Nicolae Bălcescu, in the village of Tariverde in the Cogealac commune, and in Satu Nou, in the Mircea Vodă commune. The official list by county is published by the Romanian Automobile Registry.
At what interval is the periodic verification of the tachograph mandatory?
Periodic inspection is mandatory at least once every two years, regardless of the location where the vehicle is registered. The rule comes from Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 and applies equally to carriers from Constanța, Medgidia or Mangalia. During the inspection, the authorized workshop confirms that the tachograph is installed correctly, that it functions properly and that the seals are intact. For a carrier from Constanța, this means scheduling an appointment at the workshop once every two years at one of the authorized units in the county.
Which areas in Constanța County are covered by these workshops?
The workshops are distributed so as to serve both the port area of the municipality of Constanța and the interior of the county. Carriers operating near the port have options in Constanța and in the municipality of Agigea; those in the center of the county can go to Medgidia or Satu Nou; and from the north of the county, to Tariverde. It is worth checking beforehand whether the chosen workshop works with your tachograph brand.
What deadlines must Constanța-based carriers comply with for the 2 intelligent tachograph?
The deadlines are European, not local, so they apply to any company in Constanța County. Vehicles over 3.5 tons used in international transport had to be equipped with a second-generation intelligent tachograph by December 31, 2024; the first-generation intelligent tachographs had to be replaced during August 2025, and commercial vehicles between 2.5 and 3.5 tons that operate internationally have a deadline of July 1, 2026.
Do I have to go to the workshop between the two biennial inspections?
Yes, in certain situations. Outside the two-year cycle, the vehicle must be taken to an authorized workshop in Constanța or in the county whenever the tachograph seals have been broken or removed: they must be replaced without delay, within a maximum of seven days from removal. The same rule applies after interventions that affect the installation of the tachograph, in which case a check of the device is required before resizing.
What documents do I need when I take my car to have the tachograph checked?
You need the vehicle documents, mainly the registration certificate, along with the previous verification certificate of the tachograph, if it exists. The workshop card and the calibration equipment belong to the authorized unit, not the carrier. If you also request the downloading of data or operations on the driver card, present the driver card as well. Confirm the exact list of the workshop chosen in Constanța, because there may be additional requirements.
How much does the tachograph inspection in Constanța cost and how do I schedule it?
Scheduling is done directly at the workshop, usually by phone, and the operation involves leaving the vehicle during the calibration and testing. The fees for the workshops in Constanța are not regulated centrally: each authorized operator sets their own price, which varies depending on the brand of the tachograph and the type of intervention. Request confirmation of the cost and duration over the phone before you proceed.
