COVID-19 status for the UK supplied by The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency on 8 April, 2020 - Periodic tachograph calibrations and new requirements for entering France

Periodic tachograph calibrations and inspections 
Because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has decided to suspend periodic tachograph calibrations and inspections on vehicles.

All lorries, buses, coaches and trailers with a periodic test of their tachograph (calibration or inspection) due to expire will now be given a 3-month extension.

New certificates will not be issued.

To ensure all tachograph vehicles remain legal whilst the country deals with the coronavirus outbreak, DVSA will be bringing in a relaxation from the legislation.

What this means for your vehicle
If your tachograph calibration or inspection is due in the next 3 months, an extension will be issued automatically.

You do not need to take any extra action.

You'll still need to keep tachographs operating effectively.

If your tachograph develops a fault, this must be repaired in line with the normal requirements.

New requirements when travelling to France
In order to curb non-essential travel, all those driving to France, including freight operators, must from now on complete an International Attestation form (clicking the link will download a PDF) to confirm that their journey meets the criteria for ‘essential travel’.

This is a new requirement introduced by the French authorities in response to the coronavirus outbreak. More information can be found on GOV.UK.

Thank you from the DVSA
We realise that this is a difficult time for you. These are exceptional circumstances and we thank you for your understanding and patience.