Regulations change. Here is context, not legal advice.
This section explains regulatory issues relevant to those who manage a fleet. It does not replace legal advice and does not declare automatic compliance: it tells who is covered by an obligation, when and what it entails.
- Context, not adviceNo automatic declaration of conformity.
- Verifiable dates and referencesEach obligation mentioned carries its own rule and date: you can check it without trusting us.
Two obligations, fully explained, with dates.
A regulatory content that does not say who is covered and from when is of no use. These say so, and neither replaces legal advice.
Guide
2.5–3.5 t tachograph obligation from 1 July 2026
Who is covered, from when, which device is required and what changes for van fleets that previously had no tachograph obligation.
Guide
Remote tachograph data download
How often the law requires downloading, how long the files must be kept and what happens when a cycle is missed.
Glossary
tachograph
The glossary entry: what it is, what data it records, what distinguishes the first generation from the second.
Glossary
GDPR and fleets
What does it mean to process geolocation data of people at work, and what decisions remain with the company.
Which official texts underpin the published guidance?
The guides interpret operating questions, while duties, applicability and dates are traced back to the relevant official texts.
Tachographs and road transport
The European framework begins with Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 and the subsequent Mobility Package amendments.
Data protection
Content about geolocation and drivers starts from the GDPR and decisions issued by the competent authorities.
Regulatory FAQs.
Clarifications on the coverage of regulatory contents.
Does this content replace legal advice?
No: this section explains regulatory issues relevant to those managing a fleet, but does not replace legal advice or declare automatic compliance.
See how Zenit supports compliance today.
The Tachograph and compliance page already describes how Zenit helps organise data and deadlines.
- Verifiable referencesThe guides report dates, coverage and regulatory sources to facilitate any verification.