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Will motorhomes soon require a tachograph?

23.12.2025 15:45 1 min 1 source
focus.de DEU

The European Commission has clarified that EU member states CAN exempt privately used motorhomes and motorhome-trailer combinations over 7.5 tonnes from mandatory tachograph rules. This follows a proposal that would have affected vehicles towing a trailer or with a special loading device, impacting approximately 4,700 vehicles in Germany. The decision aims to reduce costs and legal uncertainty for private users, with industry associations calling for Swift national implementation.

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