The essence of the act:
This Decision establishes the recognition and use of smart tachographs under the EU-Ukraine Agreement on freight road transport. It allows vehicles registered in both the EU and Ukraine to use advanced smart tachograph systems that provide more detailed monitoring capabilities than traditional digital tachographs. The Decision also establishes the European Commission’s role in providing certification services and cryptographic materials to Ukraine for tachograph implementation.
Structure and main provisions:
The Decision consists of 5 articles covering definitions, use of smart tachographs, type-approval procedures, installation and enforcement requirements. The key changes include allowing Ukrainian vehicles to use smart tachographs compliant with EU regulations while maintaining the option to continue using digital tachographs under AETR. The act establishes technical adaptations to include Ukraine in the EU’s smart tachograph system and recognizes the European Commission as the Root Certification Authority.
Most important provisions:
1. Smart tachographs must comply with specific requirements including automatic position recording, remote early detection of manipulation, and interface with Intelligent Transport Systems.
2. The European Commission becomes responsible for providing Ukraine with cryptographic materials for issuing tachograph cards for drivers, workshops, companies, and control authorities.
3. Installation, inspection, and enforcement provisions of EU Regulation 165/2014 apply equally to both EU member states and Ukraine.
4. Ukraine recognizes the European Commission as the single European Root Certification Authority and accepts its interoperability certificates.
5. Vehicles can use either smart tachographs or continue using digital tachographs under AETR, providing flexibility during implementation.
