IRU welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to introduce a two-month grace period for the EU’s upcoming legal retrofitting deadline. This initiative, approved by EU Member States, provides critical support operators urgently need. 

Following IRU’s call, the European Commission has proposed that EU Member States apply a two-month grace period, postponing enforcement and sanctions for vehicles that have not yet been retrofitted with Smart Tachograph Version 2 (G2V2).
 
EU Member States have approved this proposal, which will help operators and manufacturers address the retrofit backlog and minimise disruption to cross-border transport and EU supply chains.
 
IRU Director EU Advocacy Raluca Marian said, “This is a crucial and timely decision for the industry, and we thank Commissioner Tzitzikostas for showing strong leadership and pragmatism at the very start of his mandate. By addressing the operational challenges faced by transport operators, who have shown unprecedented mobilisation to meet the legal deadlines, the Commission and EU Member States have demonstrated a clear understanding of the vital role of the mobility and logistics chain in keeping Europe’s economy moving.”
 
“This grace period not only supports compliance but also safeguards EU mobility and ensures the uninterrupted flow of cross-border transport services. This decision reflects a balanced and constructive approach, giving operators the necessary time to retrofit vehicles while maintaining supply chain continuity,” she added.
 
What it means for the industry:

1. Operational continuity: ensures vehicles can continue cross-border operations during the grace period, preventing disruptions to EU supply chains.
2. Support for compliance: provides transport operators with additional time to retrofit vehicles while maintaining access to key markets.
3. Industry collaboration: strengthens cooperation between operators, workshops, and policymakers to meet legislative requirements efficiently.

IRU remains fully committed to supporting transport operators in meeting the retrofitting requirements.

Source, IRU