Tachograph Offences Solicitors Newcastle and Sunderland

If you are facing prosecution for a tachograph offence, Emmersons Solicitors Motoring Law Experts based in Sunderland and Newcastle, can help you. We understand how difficult it is for you to deal with defending such a legally technical offence.

Request a call back

Contact us first so that we can help you to decide what to do next, whether you are an individual or a company.

Legislation was introduced in 2007 to ensure that driving time was monitored in certain vehicles and this is monitored by a tachograph. Although this system has been in place now for over seven years, £2.5 million in fixed penalties were collected for tachograph offences in 2011, which shows that these offences are still common.

A tachograph monitors and records the speed of the vehicle and also shows when it is moving and when it is stopped. It is used to monitor and enforce working hours for drivers.

Which vehicles need to be fitted with a tachograph?

Vehicles which must have a tachograph are heavy goods vehicles which are over 7.5 tonnes, any vehicles which carry over 12 people and buses.

What information does a tachograph need to capture?

A tachograph must record:

• Distance of the vehicle
• Speed of the vehicle
• When the vehicle is not moving (rest and breaks)
• Time spent driving
• Other work periods
• When the case which holds the tachograph is opened
• Any loss of power to the speed and distance sensor

What are the penalties?

If you are an individual who is convicted of a tachograph offence, the penalties are a prison sentence of up to two years and the possibility of an unlimited fine.

If you are a business who has not complied and fitted a tachograph to your vehicles the fine you will face is up to £50,000.

You should contact us to discuss your options today, if you are facing tachograph offences.

Driving hours, breaks and rest periods

Driving time is recorded by the tachograph (or manually if the equipment is broken). Once you have started driving you will be bound by EU rules of driving time, break time and rest time for that day and also for that week.

You are allowed to drive for no more than 9 hours a day. This can be stretched to 10 hours a day, twice a week. For the purpose of the legislation, a week starts at 12am on Monday mornings.

Whilst you are allowed to drive for 9 hours, you cannot drive for more than 4.5 hours in one go. You will then have to take a break of 45 minutes in one go, regardless of how many hours you have left.

Emmersons Solicitors experience with Tachograph Offences

Our team is experienced in dealing with tachograph offences and we can help you, whether you are a company or an individual.

We do work on a fixed fee basis so you can instruct us safe in the knowledge that you will not face a large legal bill.

We’ll discuss your situation with you in detail and help you to understand your position legally without using technical legal jargon. We consider all possible defences on your behalf to help you keep your licence and your livelihood.

---

Now, contact Emmersons Solicitors Expert Tachograph Offences Solicitors.

---

Why not contact us for an initial meeting to see how we can help you. Call us today to discuss your situation on 0191 567 6667.
Ask for Michael Robinson or Clark Robinson.

For Leading Speeding Offence Solicitor Call - Newcastle:   0191 284 6989

For Leading Speeding Offence Solicitor Call - Sunderland: 0191 567 6667

Or complete our Online Enquiry Form

or email us: enquiries@emmersons-solicitors.co.uk

---

Available 24/7 for free police station help and advice

---

What Would Losing Your Driving Licence Mean To You?
View our recent advert.

Don't Lose Your Licence! - Read Our Latest Motoring Law News Article.

---

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY...

“It was very assuring to see you at court and I am extremely pleased with the outcome. I was impressed with your delivery of the details and this proved to be successful. I have been very anxious since the date of the offence and worried about the effect that this would have on everyone. Not least of which is the everyday school run to deliver and collect our 5yr old granddaughter from school".

"You have given me confidence in using your services in the future - NOT for motoring problems as I will be extra vigilant but for any other problems. I can only thank you for your help. I will be forever grateful".
Dave

---

Your Motoring Law Experts with offices in Newcastle and Sunderland. Read our latest news and articles and insight.

Driving Through a Pandemic.

Keep Your Motor Running.

The Breath Test.

Motoring Law - Mind The Nap.

Tachograph Tamperers Putting You at Risk.

Mr Motoring Law Saves Another North East Business Owner From Disaster

Emmersons Motoring Experts Proved Right Yet Again