Jacques Barrot, vice-president of the European Commission, in charge of the transport policy, has written to Member States to explain and reaffirm the Commission’s standing on the introduction of the numerical tachograph. May 2006 is the absolute deadline for the mandatory introduction of this device. (Ref. 0649)
In his letter, made public on January 19th , 2006, Jacques Barrot asks Member States to submit to the Commission, before March 1st 2006, a detailed and complete outline of the preparations at the national level. In particular, he asks States to confirm that they will be ready to take the necessary measures at the right time. For Jacques Barrot, “the numerical tachograph is essential to enforce the rules on professional drivers’ working time and rest time. Its introduction will improve road...
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