Transit crew cab problem

[gensetsteve]

i have a brand new transit tipper single cab , we tow a chipper 6 days a week with it , voas have had a good look over the truck with chipper hithed up and not once did they mention a tacho !!!

 

Anything bigger than a short wheelbase single wheel trailer towing needs a tacho fitted and used while towing.

You may get away with its a tool of my trade and I am within my operating centre but you need to read up i am about a year out of date.

All4x4 used for towing need a tacho.

Those nice big twin wheel iveco dailys need an o licence when driven solo but I am sure everyone knows that on here

[gensetsteve]

Anything bigger than a short wheelbase single wheel trailer towing needs a tacho fitted and used while towing.

You may get away with its a tool of my trade and I am within my operating centre but you need to read up i am about a year out of date.

All4x4 used for towing need a tacho.

Those nice big twin wheel iveco dailys need an o licence when driven solo but I am sure everyone knows that on here

 

Sorry should read "single wheel transit"

[Mesterh]

Anything bigger than a short wheelbase single wheel trailer towing needs a tacho fitted and used while towing.

You may get away with its a tool of my trade and I am within my operating centre but you need to read up i am about a year out of date.

All4x4 used for towing need a tacho.

Those nice big twin wheel iveco dailys need an o licence when driven solo but I am sure everyone knows that on here

 

Can you show me where this is clearly stated? ie on a vosa site etc.

 

Otherwise there are many many people breaking the law!

[josharb87]

on my hgv test last year the instructor was saying this too, any vehicle used for buisness capable of going over 3.5t inc trailer is supposed to have a tacho, there may be exemptions, but that was my understanding, i too was in a bit of disbelief

[gensetsteve]

There are many people breaking the law. It has been clearly stated on official government sites for over 10 years. I am not saying I agree or disagree with it. Just thought i should mention the £500 minimum fine and 6 points. Luck of the draw if you get caught ignorance is no defence in the eyes of the law.

[gensetsteve]

I saw an ifor williams leaflet recently outlining the above it may also be on their site.

[Peter]

There was a thread about it on here only a few months ago. I cannot belive that anyone who operates 3.5 tonne vehicles and tows trailers doesnt know about this.

[Mark Bolam]

They'll never take me alive!

[Tree cutter Stu]

lets face it if it is the law why dont the put a tacho in every brand new work truck ????

[Peter]

Not everyone tows.