Tacho

jak1471 · Feb 2, 2011

Hi all.

Just watchin BBC 1 and on a cop show they just arrested a guy for not having a tacho in a defender towing something. I use my defender for personal use but occasionally do a bit of towing for work. I have non commercial van insurance with business use on it. Does this mean I would need a tacho for towing or not? Little confused...

egor8384 · Feb 2, 2011

If towing commercially (for reward) you need a cab spy and abide by all driving regs re hours etc. Check with vosa though.

Grimmer · Feb 2, 2011

To be fair to plod he also nicked him for not being who he said he was, despite several opportunities to come clean. Turns out he didn't actually have a licence

egor8384 · Feb 2, 2011

Grimmer said:
To be fair to plod he also nicked him for not being who he said he was, despite several opportunities to come clean. Turns out he didn't actually have a licence

what a turd. Cant beleave he was so calm about it all

Hamsterberg · Feb 2, 2011

I think if towing gross weight of 3 1/2 tonnes and commercial use you need a tacho if private and towing your big boat etc its ok, but dont hold me to this.
I know a lot of builders in pick ups towing mini diggers ect are getting nicked for no tacho

Grimmer · Feb 2, 2011

egor8384 said:
what a turd. Cant beleave he was so calm about it all

I know how is anybody that thick with only one head.

:doh::doh: Copper basically told him that he knew he was lying, but he just carried on anyway

With regard to OP like has been said I think you do need a tachograph, i'm sure I seen a few relevant threads knocking about. Have a search pal, i'd have a look but i'm on my phone and its a bit of a ball ache

Grimmer · Feb 2, 2011

What a load of ****e, £135 and six points ( on his provisional license) for driving with no insurance and only having a provisional and obstructing the plod,

fanatic · Feb 2, 2011

tacho for hire or reward=so you not doing for reward

or recovery within 100km of base

Nice man at vosa answered all my questions.

jak1471 · Feb 2, 2011

Soo. Tacho needed for towing for work as it's for reward? Bugger.

ben.suffolk · Feb 2, 2011

I have a tacho in my d2 for when I tow for work. So most of the time it does not get used but I'm glad I have it.

Got pulled just before Christmas when towing the trailer on the way to a gig for work. He asked if it was a private car etc and the purpose of today's driving. Bit obvious really with a 14' trailer all branded up with the companies details and 3 big lads with identical branded tops, oh and a load of truss on the roof

. Anyway I showed him the tacho and I think to be honest he was a bit disappointed. He signed it and let me go about my way after doing a licence and registration check.

There were 2 cars out one spotting and the other doing the pulling. When I showed him the tacho he said his Sargent was convinced that the disco wouldn't have one so was worth a pull. I heard him on the radio as I left saying turns out he did have one.

ben.suffolk · Feb 2, 2011

jak1471 said:
Soo. Tacho needed for towing for work as it's for reward? Bugger.

Well depends on distance and reason. There are a few exemptions if you stay close to base and if it's nit your main job (the driving) but getting the tools for instance to your job.

Also recall sone LPG exemptions but do check with vosa first about the exact details of the exemptions.

I think you need to keep a log book of journeys if your exempt as well.

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