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Approved Tachograph Centre (ATC) manual

A manual about becoming and operating an Approved Tachograph Centre (ATC) and a list of equipment that can be used.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Approved Tachograph Centre (ATC) manual

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The Approved Tachograph Centre (ATC) manual includes guidance on becoming an ATC and sets out the conditions of approval and requirements for their correct operation.

It also explains the requirements and responsibilities of the nominated technicians who install, inspect, calibrate and repair tachograph equipment.

Any ATC or nominated technician found in breach of any of these requirements may be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the manual.

The approved equipment for the testing of tachographs list provides details of the approved equipment that can be used at ATCs.

Updates to this page

Published 1 September 2009

Last updated 1312 MarchJune 2025 + show href="#full-history">+ show all updates
    1. Updated the list of approved equipment to include 3 universal brake tester tachograph add on kits by Phoenix Equipment Ltd.

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