Introduction - What Is The Fine For Driving Without A Tacho Card?
So, you've been caught driving without a tacho card - don't do that again! Meanwhile, what sort of penalties and fines might you face? We'll cover the basics here, but it mostly depends on the severity of the infringement.
What Is The Fine For Driving Without A Tacho Card? - Drivers
Driving without a Driver Card
The maximum fine for this offence is £2,500, but the amount you'll have to pay is proportionate to the severity of the offence.
Driving using someone else's card
As above, the maximum fine for this offence is £2,500, although it will likely be less. The total is calculated based on the severity of the offence.
The exact amount the fine will be is highly dependent on the circumstances of the infringement. If you have been caught driving without a tacho card before, or have other issues with your charts or vehicle, this will likely increase the amount you'll have to pay.
What Is The Fine For Driving Without A Tacho Card? - Operators
If a driver is caught driving without a tacho card, the fleet operator will face legal consequences too. Once again, there's a wide range of conditions that determine the consequences, and these can range be:
- Official warnings
- Vehicle prohibitions - where a vehicle is not allowed to drive until a time limit has passed
- Fixed penalty notices (fines)
- Prosecution - for serious, repeat offences, drivers and transport operators can face prosecution and up to 2 years' imprisonment.
Getting A Driver Tacho Card
Getting a driver tacho card is easy - have a read of our guide, linked here:
TachoMagic's tacho card guide
Summary: What Is The Fine For Driving Without A Tacho Card?
There isn't a set fine, the DVLA will consider the conditions surrounding the infringement. However, the maximum fine they can hand out is £2,500.
For an in-depth look at the range of penalties the DVSA is capable of handing out, click here.
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Further Reading
If you've found our post, "What Is The Fine For Driving Without A Tacho Card?" helpful, you might want to have a read of these too:
- What happens if you drive without a Tacho card?
- Do I need a tachograph for private use?
- What are the responsibilities of Drivers and Operators?
