Tachograph regulations for light commercial vehicles in 2026: be prepared with a Beijer CAN Interface (BCI)

Veröffentlicht: 14 Juli 2025

From July 1, 2026, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) from 2,500 kg that transport goods internationally must be equipped with a Smart Tacho 2 (SMT2/G2V2). This new generation tachograph imposes stricter requirements for recording driving and rest times and demands an accurate and stable speed signal — exactly what the Beijer CAN Interface (BCI) can provide.

Are you planning to install a tachograph in a vehicle subject to the new regulations? In addition to an M1N1 adapter and KITAS sensor, you will also need a CAN Interface that can generate a stable speed signal. Choose the reliability of the BCI. The BCI has delivered a proven stable CAN speed signal for years and meets the strict requirements and tolerances set by measurement institutes for retrofit tachographs, taxi on-board computers, and police measuring instruments. With a BCI, your tachograph installation complies with legal standards.

The BCI technology can also be integrated into a system or application in the form of software: learn more about the Beijer CAN Library here.

Tachograph requirement for light commercial vehicles

The tachograph requirement takes effect on July 1, 2026. You can read more about the new regulations on this Dutch government website:

Read more about the new tachograph regulations

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