Road Transport Recording Equipment Regulation

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 of 20 December 1985 on recording equipment in road transport

Stage: No longer in force
Procedure: Regulation
Last activity: 29 Sept 1986

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This regulation requires recording equipment (tachographs) to be installed and used in vehicles registered in a member state carrying passengers or goods by road, with exemptions for certain services. It sets EEC type approval, installation and inspection rules, and makes employers and drivers responsible for correct operation and record sheets. It entered into force on 29 September 1986.

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