This Instrument is intended to help prevent the fraudulent acquisition, and/or misuse, of digital tachograph smart cards. These cards, either driver cards, workshop cards, company cards or control cards, are used in connection with recording equipment that complies with Annex 1B and II to the Community Recording Equipment Regulation as defined in Section 97 of the Transport Act 1968 (i.e. Council Regulation (EEC) 3821/85 as amended). Such equipment, commonly known as the digital tachograph, is used to record driver and vehicle activity to ensure compliance with the EU drivers’ hours rules. Most heavy goods vehicles and some coaches are affected.
