Smart tachographs: mandatory security software updates The European Commission has published the list of smart tachographs for which a software update must be mandatory, following the identification of specific security vulnerabilities. Legal basis for th... Normativa
Co-responsibility of the company for driver violations The co-responsibility of the company for violations committed by its drivers is a crucial issue for transport companies. In a sector regulated by stringent regulations, companies must... Normativa
Changes to the National Collective Labor Agreement for logistics, freight transport, and shipping The National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the logistics, freight transport, and shipping sector has undergone some significant changes, which have impacts on both personnel ... Normativa Novità
Short suspension of the license for professional drivers The new art. 218-ter has introduced a short suspension of the license also for drivers using vehicles equipped with a tachograph in accordance with Regulation No. 561 of 2006. This change ... Normativa
Digital tachograph penalties: what drivers risk Penalties for driving times and tachograph use can result in significant costs, in addition to possible license suspensions. In this article, we will explore what drivers risk ... Normativa
Installation of new tachographs: possible tolerance until 02/28/2024 The EU Regulation 165/2014 will introduce important changes to the tachograph regulations with the new year. Two of the most relevant changes: 1- the obligation to install, for vehicles used in ... Normativa Novità
Transport regulations 2025: the key changes With the arrival of 2025, the transport sector will undergo significant regulatory changes. Transport regulations are evolving to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the sector... Normativa Novità
Who needs the CQC? WHAT IS CQC AND WHO NEEDS IT The Driver Qualification Certificate (CQC) is a professional qualification required for drivers transporting goods or people on the road. It complements and adds to the li... Normativa
ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION FORM: the regulation has been reformed THE FACT The Government, on February 23, 2023, modified the provisions contained in the Legislative Decree No. 144 of 2008 , which regulates controls regarding the tachograph. The intervention, which ... Normativa
HIGHWAY CODE: the update of amounts has been suspended THE FACT The Government, with the law no. 197/2022 , has established that the periodic biennial update of the administrative penalties of the Highway Code , which would have involved significant incre... Normativa
SPEEDING: the report issued based on the tachographic results is null The Court of Alessandria , with a ruling from September 2022, clarified that the digital tachograph is not a tool that can be a source of evidence for the purpose of sanctioning the exceeding speed li... Normativa
COURT OF CASSATION: tampering with the tachograph is a criminal offense On October 25, 2022, with the ruling no. 40187/22 , the Supreme Court once again expressed itself on violations concerning the tampering of the tachograph . With the new ruling, it was reiterated, aft... Normativa