The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued a reminder regarding smart tachograph rules relating to light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

From 1 July 2026, LCVs over 2.5 tonnes in international transport or cabotage need a smart tachograph.

From that date version 2 smart tachographs must be retrofitted to light commercial vehicles and vans with a maximum permitted weight of more than 2.5 tonnes engaged in the international transport of goods or in cabotage operations.

The RSA is now encouraging all affected LCV owners and operators to book their vehicles in as soon as possible. The NSAI website offers a list of Approved Tachograph Workshops who can carry out the installation and associated calibration.

If too many operators wait until closer to the deadline, there could be long waiting times, and your vehicle may not be ready in time.

Anyone driving an LCV in scope of the new rules from 1 July 2026 without a Smart Tachograph Version 2 risks a penalty or fine.