Smart Tachograph 2: what carriers need to know and when to arrange service
What the second-generation smart tachograph is, why it is used and how to prepare for installation, replacement or inspection.
What Smart Tachograph 2 means
Smart Tachograph 2 is a newer generation of smart tachograph used in European road transport. The device is part of a system that records driver activities and data needed to check compliance with road transport rules.
When to visit the service centre
Arrange service for installation or replacement of the device, in the event of a fault, after a vehicle change or when inspection or calibration is required for the specific situation. For vehicles in international transport, it is advisable to check in advance whether the current device generation meets current requirements.
What to include when booking
If you do not know the tachograph type, that is not a problem. In the booking, you can state that you need the device type to be identified.
- registration number and vehicle type
- tachograph type or generation, if known
- brief description of the problem or requested work
- preferred appointment