Activites

• 1998/10/09 Final act published in Official Journal
  • Regulation 1998/2135
  • OJ L 274 09.10.1998, p. 0001
• #2117
• 1998/09/24 Council Meeting
• 1998/09/24 End of procedure in Parliament
• 1998/09/24 Act adopted by Council after consultation of Parliament
• 1998/07/02 Modified legislative proposal published
  • COM(1998)0355 summary

    The re-examined Commission proposal incorporates Parliament's amendments aiming to: - cover all the memory cards listed under annex IB as well as driver cards; - allow universal or separate type-approval of control system components; - clarify or strengthen some provisions to ensure the operational security of the new control system; - require, with regard to the control system under Annex IB, of working time and availability to be recorded separately; - give details of the type of printed documents which the driver must be able to present in certain cases. The Commission has not accepted the amendment aiming to introduce a new recital inviting the Commission and the Council to begin immediate negotiations with third countries in the AETR with a view to their adopting identical rules. �

• 1998/03/31 Decision by Parliament, 2nd reading
  • T4-0175/1998 summary

    In adopting the recommendation for second reading by Mr Florus WIJSENBEEK (ELDR, NL) Parliament approved the Council's common position on the future recording system in the field of transport (tachograph). Amendments were adopted on the cards issued by the competent authorities to drivers, inspectors and garages and on the procedure to be followed in the event of a driver card been stolen, lost or damaged. �

• 1998/03/30 Debate in Parliament
  • Debate in Parliament summary

    Commissioner Kinnock stressed the need to improve drivers’ social and working conditions. He also wanted to see fairer competition between all modes of transport. As regards the proposal’s technical aspect, the Commission could not accept Amendments Nos 1, 2, 4 and 19 to 22 which aimed to reintroduce the technological solution indicated under the 1A option, as it considered that the other solution established under the 1B option was much more effective. Likewise, Amendment No 3 should be rejected as it was already covered by the joint declaration attached to the common position. Mr Kinnock also emphasised his view that the adaptation of old vehicles should not hinder the application of the regulation. Finally, the Commissioner stated that the Commission could accept Amendments Nos 5 to 17.

• 1998/03/17 Vote in committee, 2nd reading
  • A4-0116/1998
• 1998/01/15 Committee referral announced in Parliament, 2nd reading
• 1997/12/11 Council position published
  • 10116/1/1997 summary

    The common position of the Council follows and expands the amended Commission proposal, which incorporated the European Parliament's amendments aimed at paving the way for the introduction of a new generation of fully digital recording equipment with integrated memory according with the system referred to in Annex I(B). The common position requires the installation of fully digital recording equipment in accordance with the provisions of Annex I(B) on all new vehicles as from 01/07/2000 if all the conditions laid down are met, i.e. in particular if certain technical specifications itemized in Annex I(B) are adopted, if possible before 01/07/1998, under the type III(a) committee procedure. In comparison with the amended proposal, the common position comprises significant changes, the main ones being as follows: - deletion of Annex I(A): the common position no longer provides for the possibility of installing and using equipment which complies with Annex I(A) nor alternative digital systems which ensure a performance equivalent to that of system I(B); - the granting by each Member State of EC type approval for new recording equipment produced in accordance with the technical specifications in Annex I(B); - the sharing of responsibility between employers and drivers for the correct functioning and proper use of the system; - the definition of precise conditions for the issue of the driver card (normal residence criterion), for the period of the card's validity, for the conditions of replacement, renewal, mutual recognition, exchange, suspension or withdrawal of the card; - the storage for at least 365 days of the data needed to monitor compliance with the Regulation; - the storage of the symbol of the country in which the driver begins and ends his daily work period; - procedures relating to inspections at the roadside which take account of the temporary existence of the two systems side by side, namely the possibility of there being in service both vehicles fitted with recording equipment in conformity with Annex I to the Regulation and vehicles fitted with recording equipment in conformity with Annex I(B); - a mechanism which determines the date of compulsory installation of recording equipment in accordance with Annex I(B) (and the issue by Member States of driver cards) in keeping with the date of publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities of certain technical specifications in Annex I(B) (if possible before 01/01/1998); - the requirement for certain vehicles already in service to replace the existing recording equipment with equipment which conforms with the requirements of Annex I(B) if the former is defective; - the amendments to Directive 88/599/EEC the aim of which is: .not to create any discrimination, at the time of roadside checks, between drivers of vehicles fitted with the current recording equipment (with disk) and drivers of vehicles fitted with recording equipment in accordance with Annex I(B) and with driver cards; .to allow checks by the competent authorities, at their own premises, of the data recorded by the recording equipment in accordance with Annex I(B) and by the driver cards; - the inclusion of an expanded Annex I(B) providing in particular for: .a memory, built into the recording equipment, making it possible to store the relevant data for the purposes of checks for at least 365 days after being recorded; .a printer in the vehicle cab (built in or capable of being connected to the recording equipment); .a company card which gives the company access to data on the work of drivers in its vehicles; .a control card held by the competent authorities of the Member States to obtain access to data stored in the memory of the recording equipment or in the driver cards; .a list of the data which it must be possible to display on the screen of the recording equipment or to print; .a list of the warning signals in the event of any malfunction of the system or where the regulation periods are exceeded; .the recording of driving times, other periods of work or of availability, breaks from work and daily rest periods with an accuracy of one minute. �

• #2059
• 1997/12/10 Council Meeting
• #2016
• 1997/06/17 Council Meeting
• #1992
• 1997/03/11 Council Meeting
  • 1992
• #1979
• 1996/12/13 Council Meeting
  • 1979
• 1995/11/21 Modified legislative proposal published
  • COM(1995)0550 summary

    The Commission's amended proposal incorporates 20 of the 32 amendments adopted by the European Parliament at first reading. The main amendments incorporated: - propose an additional Annex (Annex IB) defining in maximum detail the technical specifications of recording equipment in which the recording disc has been replaced by an electronic memory; - improve computer security; - delete the requirement for an external warning signal. The Commission rejected the other amendments, especially those relating to the date for abolishing the existing system, the committee responsible for assisting the Commission and the refitting of vehicles after 1985.�

• 1995/07/13 Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
  • T4-0348/1995 summary

    Adopting the report by Mr WIJSENBEEK, the European Parliament approved the proposal. It considered that on-board computers were without doubt the most appropriate instrument because they allowed both standard data on the speed and length of the journey to be recorded together with working times, fuel consumption and driving performance. However, it considered that the solution recommended by the Commission, i.e. to install a "driver card", should also be retained. Parliament called for entrepreneurs who so wished to be allowed to install leading-edge equipment without being obliged to maintain or install a tachograph with the addition of a "driver card". The European Parliament also called for Member States to ensure that digital data on the driver was stored and transmitted using a system which guaranteed data security and accuracy. It would also be prohibited to falsify, suppress or destroy data recorded on the record sheet or stored in the recording equipment or on the driver card. As far as the committee assisting the Commission is concerned, the European Parliament called for a committee made up of representatives of equipment manufacturers, employers and employees in the transport sector, rather than an advisory committee of national officials. Finally, the Commission was called on to submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the technical feasibility of electronic recording and processing apparatus for road transport monitoring and the possibility of introducing such apparatus by the year 2000.�

• 1995/07/12 Debate in Parliament
  • Debate in Parliament summary

    Mr KINNOCK stated that the Commission was prepared to take over 21 of the 34 amendments tabled. Amendments Nos 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 improved the text. Amendments Nos 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30 were necessary to draw up Annex 1B. Amendments Nos 23 and 30 improved safety and Amendment No 32 supplemented the procedure for developing standards for alternative systems for the future. However, the following amendments were rejected: Amendment No 2 as the Commission was responsible for the coordination referred to in the text and for denouncing the absence of such; Amendment No 7 as it was redundant; Amendment No 8 as it was irrelevant; Amendment No 9 as road checks, instead of checks at an undertaking, were a valid implementing instrument in the countries, particularly in respect of international transport; Amendment No 11 as it was unreasonable to set a date for abolishing the current system when the alternative technology had not yet been fully developed. Amendments Nos 14 and 25 did not take account of the fact that the current type IIIa committee was adequate; Amendments Nos 16 and 27 imposed costs on businesses that were so high that they could compromise the chances of the entire legislation being applied; Amendments Nos 18 and 21 attributing a secondary role to the driver card were inconsistent with the aim of the new system. Finally, Amendments Nos 33 and 34 would unintentionally give the false impression that option 1A ignored electronic components whilst these were the basis of the technological development desired by the Commission. Mr Kinnock reiterated that the Commission and Parliament were determined to improve road safety, which required the use of the best technology available.

• 1995/06/22 Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
  • A4-0155/1995
• #1857
• 1995/06/19 Council Meeting
  • 1857
• 1994/09/26 Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
• 1994/07/22 Legislative proposal published
  • COM(1994)0323 summary

    The purpose of the proposal to amend Regulation No 3821/85 is to make provision for the compulsory installation of an additional device to the recording equipment currently used by hauliers in order to improve the application of and respect for social legislation in the road transport sector, as set out in Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85, which is frequently violated. Specifically, it is proposed to improve the current system (tachograph) by adding a device enabling the main data required for monitoring driving and rest times to be stored digitally on a driver's memory card. This device will be installed on commercial vehicles and will allow the authorities to ascertain quickly and reliably whether or not social legislation is being respected. At the same time, it will help drivers to ensure that they do not accidentally violate this legislation. The system will also allow the authorities to study driving and rest times in detail on the company's premises. A deadline for implementation of approximately three years has been allowed between the date on which the proposal is formally adopted and the starting date for the compulsory installation of the device to new vehicles.�

• 1994/02/09 Additional information

Documents

• Legislative proposal published: COM(1994)0323
• Debate in Council: 1857
• Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading: A4-0155/1995
• Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
• Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading: T4-0348/1995
• Modified legislative proposal published: COM(1995)0550
• Debate in Council: 1979
• Debate in Council: 1992
• Council position published: 10116/1/1997
• Committee recommendation tabled for plenary, 2nd reading: A4-0116/1998
• Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
• Decision by Parliament, 2nd reading: T4-0175/1998
• Modified legislative proposal published: COM(1998)0355
• : Regulation 1998/2135
• : OJ L 274 09.10.1998, p. 0001

History

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