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3.5-Ton van parked between heavy trucks at a logistics depot, illustrating the weight thresholds above which a tachograph is mandatory
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Which vehicle weight requires a tachograph in freight transport (2026)

The tachograph is mandatory for freight vehicles with a maximum authorized weight above 3.5 tons, and starting July 1, 2026, also for those over 2.5 tons engaged in international transport or cabotage. The threshold is calculated based on the maximum authorized weight of the combination – vehicle plus trailer or semi-trailer – not on the weight of the cargo […]

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