• Falsification of tachographs can result in fines of up

27th March 1997

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to £5000 or even a prison sentence if the case goes to

Crown Court. Some prosecuting authorities are trying to

persuade courts that multiple offences should automatically go to Crown Court— neither drivers nor operators are immune from jail sentences.

The obvious way to avoid problems is to follow the rules on using tachographs. If you do find yourself in trouble, take legal advice immediately.

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