Installation of tachographs trails EU neighbours

IRELAND lags behind other EU states in preparation for the mandatory introduction of digital tachographs on all heavy goods vehicles and coaches from May 1, according to an EU-sponsored implementation body.

The Monitoring of Implementation of Digital Tachographs (MIDT) has claimed no officials responsible for enforcing the new legislation have been either equipped or trained.

The MIDT, which is part-financed by the European Commission, said Ireland has also issued few tachograph cards in comparison to other EU countries and approved only four workshops for installing the equipment.