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28 / 01 / 2025

Retrofit your tachograph - from 1C to Smart 2

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Is your fleet compliant yet? By August 19, 2025, all international transport vehicles equipped with first-generation Smart 1 tachographs must upgrade to the second-generation Smart 2 tachograph. This regulation is part of the EU Mobility Package. The aim of this package is to enhance road safety, improve working conditions for drivers, and ensure fair competition in the transport sector. Make sure you are compliant and schedule your retrofit with Stoneridge today.

What does the retrofit for Smart 1 tachographs mean?

This retrofit is mandatory and applies to all vehicles operating internationally that currently use Smart 1 tachographs. These vehicles must be retrofitted with a Smart 2 tachograph to comply with EU legislation. Does this apply to you? If so, it‘s time to start the retrofit process as soon as possible.

Retrofitting to the Smart 2 tachograph brings several key benefits. Drivers will benefit from improved data accuracy, enhanced security, and a range of advanced features. These include automated border crossings, position authentication via Galileo OSNMA, and Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC), which allows compliant drivers to continue their journey uninterrupted—saving valuable time and resources. It’s all about making life on the road easier and more efficient.

Benefits for drivers

  • Time-saving automation: automated border crossings and GNSS tracking reduce manual inputs.
  • Compliance assurance: verifies driving hours and ensures adherence to regulations.
  • Improved safety: accurate rest period tracking prevents driver fatigue.

Benefits for fleet managers

  • Operational efficiency: streamlined compliance checks and real-time data access improve fleet management.
  • Cost savings: avoid fines and reduce downtime during inspections.
  • Enhanced security: secure data transmission protects fleet information.

The consequences of driving with non-compliant vehicles

Failing to retrofit your vehicles by the deadline of August 19, 2025, will result in non-compliance with EU regulations. Here’s what you risk by missing the deadline:

  • Fines and/or penalties: non-compliant vehicles risk fines, which vary by country.
  • Operational delays: vehicles may be detained during roadside inspections.
  • Reputation damage: clients and partners may lose trust in your fleet’s reliability and adherence to regulations.

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Why choose the Stoneridge SE5000 Smart 2 tachograph?

Stoneridge has a network of dealerships to support transport companies during the retrofit process. This network entails over 5,000 importers, dealers, and workshops across Europe, all trained and qualified to service Stoneridge products. With Stoneridge, achieving compliance with the EU Mobility Package is seamless and efficient.

Schedule your retrofit today

Don’t wait until the deadline! Ensure your fleet is compliant with EU regulations by upgrading to the Stoneridge SE5000 Smart 2 tachograph. Contact Stoneridge today to schedule your retrofit and avoid fines or operational disruptions. We can help you with you retrofit at one of our locations in Europe.

Schedule your retrofit now