Select a country to see the corresponding fines
Use the map below to check the different fines across EU countries. Avoid costly consequences by planning your Tachograph Retrofit or book an appointment with a Service Centre today!
Germany
No approved tachograph installed and used
€1.500
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
€1.500
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Luxemburg
No approved tachograph installed and used
Failure to use an approved tachograph may lead to legal action. Penalties can include a fine from €251 to €25,000 and/or imprisonment from 8 days to 5 years, depending on the seriousness of the offence.
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
Failure to use an approved tachograph may lead to legal action. Penalties can include a fine from €251 to €25,000 and/or imprisonment from 8 days to 5 years, depending on the seriousness of the offence.
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Serbia
No approved tachograph installed and used
€1.700
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
€1.700
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Switzerland
No approved tachograph installed and used
€564 and may lead to the vehicle being blocked until the fine is paid.
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
€564 and may lead to the vehicle being blocked until the fine is paid.
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Austria
No approved tachograph installed and used
€400 - €5.000
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
€400 - €5.000
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Belgium
No approved tachograph installed and used
€ 2.640
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
€ 2.640
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Bulgaria
No approved tachograph installed and used
€766,95
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
€1.533,98
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Cyprus
No approved tachograph installed and used
€3.417
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
up to €3.417
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Croatia
No approved tachograph installed and used
Driver up to €920 - Company €1.980 - €3.310
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
Driver up to €920 - Company €1.980 - €3.310
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Denmark
No approved tachograph installed and used
Driver €805 / Company €1,610
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Slovakia
No approved tachograph installed and used
Road checks up to €900 - Company Controls €1,659 - €16,596
ntelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
Road checks up to €900 - Company Controls €1,659 - €16,596
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Slovenia
No approved tachograph installed and used
€1500
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Spain
No approved tachograph installed and used
€2.001 - €4.000
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
€2.001 - €4.000
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Estonia
No approved tachograph installed and used
Driver up to €800 - Company up to 3200 €
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
Driver up to €800 - Company up to 3200 €
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Finland
No approved tachograph installed and used
The fine system is based on the driver's salary, with a minimum of 10 fine days and a maximum of 18 fine days or 25 calendar days.
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
France
No approved tachograph installed and used
One year in prison and a fine of €30,000
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
Provisions that have not yet entered into force.
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Greece
No approved tachograph installed and used
€3.000 and the vehicle will be immobilized until the fine is paid
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
€3.000 and the vehicle will be immobilized until the fine is paid
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Hungary
No approved tachograph installed and used
€2.030
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
€2.030
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Italy
No approved tachograph installed and used
€866 - €3.464 and a compliant tachograph must be installed within 10 days. A driving license suspension of 15 days to 3 months may be imposed.
Owner of the vehicle or the transport permit
€831 - €3.328
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Latvia
No approved tachograph installed and used
€430 - €700
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Lithuania
No approved tachograph installed and used
Driver €160 - €350 - Transport manager €170 - €980
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
Driver €160 - €350 - Transport manager €170 - €980
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Malta
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Montenegro
No approved tachograph installed and used
€2.500 - €6.000
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
The Netherlands
No approved tachograph installed and used
€4.400
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
€4.400
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Poland
Transport without an approved tachograph and homologation certificate
€2.316
No approved tachograph installed and used
Authorities will retain the vehicle’s registration certificate for up to seven days. After this period, if the tachograph is not installed, the vehicle will not be allowed to continue operating.
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Portugal
No approved tachograph installed and used
€1.200 - €6.000
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
United Kingdom
No approved tachograph installed and used
£300
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Czech Republic
No approved tachograph installed and used
€14.000 and the vehicle will be towed to a workshop for installation of the required tachograph
Intelligent tachograph version 2 not installed and used within the prescribed period
€4.000 - €18.500
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Romania
Driving a vehicle without a built-in approved tachograph or equipped with a tachograph that has not been installed in accordance with legal requirements.
€1.800 - €2.400 The vehicle may also be seized until the issue is resolved.
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Sweden
No approved tachograph installed and used
20.000kr
If you are an international operator without your mandatory Smart 2 tachograph upgrade plan in place yet, we urge you to act now!
Be Prepared for 2026 - Act Now!
As the 2026 deadline approaches, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations is crucial. Across Europe, the demand for tachograph retrofits is skyrocketing, leading to scheduling delays at workshops. To avoid these challenges, Stoneridge advises you to plan your retrofitting projects early. By coordinating these upgrades with your regular maintenance or inspections, you can minimize downtime and keep your fleet running smoothly. If you operate internationally and have yet to plan your Smart 2 tachograph upgrade, now is the time to take action.
