Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/403 of 18 March 2016 supplementing Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the classification of serious infringements of the Union rules, which may lead to the loss of good repute by the road transport operator, and amending Annex III to Directive 2006/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance)
Modified by
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/694of 2 May 2022amending Regulation (EU) 2016/403 as regards new serious infringements of the Union rules which may lead to the loss of good repute by the road transport operator, 32022R0694, May 3, 2022
Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/403of 18 March 2016supplementing Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the classification of serious infringements of the Union rules, which may lead to the loss of good repute by the road transport operator, and amending Annex III to Directive 2006/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(Text with EEA relevance)
Article 11.This Regulation establishes a common list of categories, types and degrees of serious infringements of the Union rules in the commercial road transport, as laid down in Annex I to this Regulation, which, in addition to those set out in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009, may lead to the loss of good repute of a road transport operator.2.This Regulation provides for the maximum frequency of occurrence beyond which repeated serious infringements shall be regarded as more serious, by taking into account the number of drivers used for the transport activities managed by the transport manager, as laid down in Annex II.3.Member States shall take into account information on the serious infringements referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 when carrying out the national administrative procedure on assessing good repute.
Article 2Annex III to Directive 2006/22/EC is amended as set out in Annex III to this Regulation.
Article 3This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2017.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in Member States.ANNEX ICategorisation of serious infringements(referred to in Article 1)The following tables contain categories and types of serious infringements against the Union rules in commercial road transport, divided into three categories of seriousness according to their potential to create a risk of fatalities or serious injuries and/or of distorting competition in the road transport market.1.Groups of infringements against Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilRegulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending Council Regulations (EEC) No 3821/85 and (EC) No 2135/98 and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 (OJ L 102, 11.4.2006, p. 1). (Driving and resting time)
MSI = most serious infringements / VSI = very serious infringement / SI = serious infringement.
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
Crew
1.Article 5(1)Not respecting minimum ages for conductorsX
Driving periods
2.Article 6(1)Exceed daily driving time of 9h if possibilities to extend to 10h not allowed10h ≤ … < 11hX
3.11h ≤ …X
4.Exceed daily driving time of 9h by 50 % or more13h30 ≤ …X
5.Exceed extended daily driving time of 10h if extension allowed11h ≤ … < 12hX
6.12h ≤ …X
7.Exceed daily driving time of 10h by 50 % or more15h ≤ …X
8.Article 6(2)Exceed weekly driving time60h ≤ … < 65hX
9.65h ≤ … < 70hX
10.Exceed weekly driving time by 25 % or more70h ≤ …X
11.Article 6(3)Exceed maximum total driving time during 2 consecutive weeks100h ≤ … < 105hX
12.105h ≤ … < 112h30X
13.Exceed maximum total driving time during 2 consecutive weeks by 25 % or more112h30 ≤ …X
Breaks
14.Article 7Exceed uninterrupted driving time of 4,5 hours before taking the break5h ≤ … < 6hX
15.6h ≤ …X
Rest Periods
16.Article 8(2)Insufficient daily rest period of less than 11h if reduced daily rest period not allowed8h30 ≤ … < 10hX
17.… < 8h30X
18.Insufficient reduced daily rest period of less than 9h if reduce allowed7h ≤ … < 8hX
19.… < 7hX
20.Insufficient split daily rest period of less than 3h + 9h3h + [7h ≤ … < 8h]X
21.3h + [… < 7h]X
22.Article 8(5)Insufficient daily rest period of less than 9h for multi-manning7h ≤ … < 8hX
23.… < 7hX
24.Article 8(6)Insufficient reduced weekly resting period of less than 24 h20h ≤ … < 22hX
25.… < 20hX
26.Insufficient weekly resting period of less than 45 h if reduced weekly resting period not allowed36h ≤ … < 42hX
27.… < 36hX
28.Article 8(6)Exceeding 6 consecutive 24-hour periods following the previous weekly rest period3h ≤ … < 12hX
29.
12h ≤ …X
30.Article 8(6b)No compensation rest for two consecutive reduced weekly rest periodsX
31.Article 8(8)Regular weekly rest period or any weekly rest period of more than 45 hours taken in a vehicleX
32.Article 8(8)The employer not covering costs for accommodation outside the vehicleX
12-day rule derogation
33.Article 8(6a)Exceeding 12 consecutive 24-hour periods following a previous regular weekly rest3h ≤ … < 12hX
34.12h ≤ …X
35.Article 8(6a), Point (b)(ii)Weekly rest period taken following 12 consecutive 24-hour periods65h < … ≤ 67hX
36.… ≤ 65hX
37.Article 8(6a), point (d)Driving period, between 22.00 and 6.00, of more than 3 hours before the break, if the vehicle is not multi-manned3h < … < 4,5 hX
38.4,5 h ≤ …X
Work organisation
39.Article 8(8a)Transport undertaking not organising the work of drivers in such a way that the drivers are able to return to the employer’s operational centre, or to return to the drivers’ place of residenceX
40.Article 10(1)Link between wage/payment and distance travelled, speed of delivery and/or amount of goods carriedX
41.Article 10(2)No or improper organisation of driver’s work, no or improper instructions given to driver enabling him to comply with the lawX
2.Groups of infringements against Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilRegulation (EU) No 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 February 2014 on tachographs in road transport, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport (OJ L 60, 28.2.2014, p. 1). (Tachograph)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
Installation of tachograph
1.Articles 3(1), (4), (4a) and Article 22Not having type-approved tachograph installed and usedX
Use of tachograph, driver card or record sheet
2.Article 23(1)Using a tachograph not inspected by an approved workshopX
3.Article 27Driver holding and/or using more than one own driver cardX
4.Driving with a driver card that has been falsified (considered as driving without driver card)X
5.Driving with a driver card of which the driver is not the holder (considered as driving without driver card)X
6.Driving with a driver card which has been obtained on the basis of false declarations and/or forged documents (considered as driving without driver card)X
7.Article 32(1)Tachograph not correctly functioning (e.g.: tachograph not properly inspected, calibrated and sealed)X
8.Article 32(1) and Article 33(1)Tachograph improperly used (e.g.: deliberate, voluntary or imposed misuse, lack of instructions on correct use, etc.)X
9.Article 32(3)Having in the vehicle and/or using a fraudulent device able to modify the records of the tachographX
10.Falsifying, concealing, supressing or destroying data recorded on the record sheets or stored and downloaded from the tachograph and/or the driver cardX
11.Article 33(2)Undertaking not keeping record sheets, printouts and downloaded dataX
12.Recorded and stored data not available for at least a yearX
13.Article 34(1)Incorrect use of record sheets/driver cardX
14.Unauthorised withdrawal of record sheets or driver card which has an impact on the record of relevant dataX
15.Article 34(1a)Record sheet or driver card used to cover a period longer than that for which it is intended and data is lostX
16.Article 34(2)Use dirty or damaged record sheets or drivers card and data not legibleX
17.Article 34(3)Not using manual input when required to do soX
18.Article 34(4)Not using correct record sheet or driver card not in the correct slot (multi-manning)X
19.Article 34(5)Incorrect use of switch mechanismX
Producing information
20.Article 34(5), point (b)(v)Incorrect use or non-use of the ferry/train signX
21.Article 34(6)Required information not entered on the record sheetX
22.Article 34(7)Records not showing the symbols of the countries whose borders were crossed by the driver during the daily working periodX
23.Article 34(7)Records not showing the symbols of the countries where the driver’s daily working period started and finishedX
24.Article 36Refusing to be checkedX
25.Article 36Unable to produce manual records and printouts made during the current day and the previous 28 days (until 30 December 2024)Unable to produce manual records and printouts made during the current day and the previous 56 days (as of 31 December 2024)X
26.Article 36Unable to produce a driver card, if the driver holds oneX
Malfunctioning
27.Article 37(1) and Article 22(1)Tachograph not repaired by an approved fitter or workshopX
28.Article 37(2)Driver not marking all required information for the periods of time, which are no longer recorded while tachograph is unserviceable or malfunctioningX
3.Groups of infringements against Directive 2002/15/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective 2002/15/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2002 on the organisation of the working time of persons performing mobile road transport activities (OJ L 80, 23.3.2002, p. 35). (Working time rules)
Maximum weekly working timeBreaksNight workRecords
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Article 4Exceeding maximum weekly working time of 48h if possibilities to extend to 60h already consumed56h ≤ … 60hX
2.60h ≤ …X
3.Exceeding maximum weekly working time of 60h if no derogation under Article 8 granted65 ≤ … < 70hX
4.70h ≤ …X
5.Article 5.1Insufficient obligatory break taken when working time between 6 and 9 hours10 < … ≤ 20 minX
6.… ≤ 10 minX
7.Insufficient obligatory break taken when working time over 9 hours20 < … ≤ 30minX
8.… ≤ 20 minX
9.Article 7.1Daily working time in each 24h when night work performed if no derogation under Article 8 granted11h ≤ … < 13hX
10.13h ≤ …X
11.Article 9Employers falsifying working time records or refusing to provide records to inspection officerX
12.Employed/self-employed drivers falsifying records or refusing to provide records to inspection officerX
4.Groups of infringements against Council Directive 96/53/ECCouncil Directive 96/53/EC of 25 July 1996 laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorized dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorized weights in international traffic (OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 59). The Directive has been amended by Directive (EU) 2015/719 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 115, 6.5.2015, p. 1), which shall be transposed by Member States by 7 May 2017. (Weight and dimension rules)
WeightsLengthsWidth
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Article 1Exceed maximum permissible weight for N3 vehicles5 % ≤ … < 10 %X
2.10 % ≤ … < 20 %X
3.20 % ≤ …X
4.Exceed maximum permissible weight for N2 vehicles5 % ≤ … < 15 %X
5.15 % ≤ … < 25 %X
6.25 % ≤ …X
7.Article 1Exceed maximum permissible length2 % < … < 20 %X
8.20 % ≤ …X
9.Article 1Exceed maximum permissible width2,65 ≤ … < 3,10 metresX
10.3,10 metres ≤ …X
5.Groups of infringements against Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (OJ L 127, 29.4.2014, p. 51). (Periodic roadworthiness tests) and Directive 2014/47/EU of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective 2014/47/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Union and repealing Directive 2000/30/EC (OJ L 127, 29.4.2014, p. 134). (Technical roadside inspection)
Roadworthiness
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Article 8 and 10 Directive 2014/45/EU and Article 7.1 of Directive 2014/47/EUDriving without a valid proof of roadworthiness tests passed, as required by the EU lawX
2.Article 12.2 of Directive 2014/47/EUNot keeping a vehicle in a safe and roadworthy condition resulting in a very serious deficiency of the braking system, the steering linkages, the wheels/tires, the suspension or chassis or other equipment that would create such an immediate risk to road safety that it leads to a decision to immobilise the vehicleX
Directive 2014/47/EU on technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles contains in its Annex II a detailed classification of technical deficiencies divided, according to their level of severity, into minor, major and dangerous deficiencies. Article 12.2 of this Directive provides for the following definitions:(a)minor deficiencies having no significant effect on the safety of the vehicle or impact on the environment, and other minor non-compliances;(b)major deficiencies that may prejudice the safety of the vehicle or have an impact on the environment or put other road users at risk, or other more significant non-compliances;(c)dangerous deficiencies constituting a direct and immediate risk to road safety or having an impact on the environment.The level of infringements against the provisions of the roadworthiness directives shall reflect the classification of deficiencies contained in Annex II of Directive 2014/47/EU, namely: SI = major deficiencies; VSI = dangerous deficiencies; MSI = driving with deficiencies, which creates immediate risk to road safety. Minor deficiencies would be equal to the level of minor infringements.
6.Groups of infringement against Council Directive 92/6/EECCouncil Directive 92/6/EEC of 10 February 1992 on the installation and use of speed limitation devices for certain categories of motor vehicles in the Community (OJ L 57, 2.3.1992, p. 27) (Speed limitation devices)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Article 2 and 3Speed limitation device not fittedX
2.Article 5Speed limitation device not satisfying the applicable technical requirementsX
3.Article 5Speed limitation device not fitted by an approved workshopX
4.Having and/or using a fraudulent device able to falsify data of speed limitation device or having and/or using a fraudulent speed limitation deviceX
7.Groups of infringements against Directive 2003/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective 2003/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on the initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage of goods or passengers, amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 and Council Directive 91/439/EEC and repealing Council Directive 76/914/EEC (OJ L 226, 10.9.2003, p. 4). (Initial qualification and periodic training of drivers)
Training and licence
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTSLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Article 3Carrying goods or passengers without a compulsory initial qualification and/or compulsory periodic trainingX
2.Article 10 and Annex IIDriver unable to present the valid qualification card or the driving licence with the marking, as required by the national law (e.g.: lost, forgotten, damaged, unreadable)X
8.Groups of infringements against Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on driving licences (OJ L 403, 30.12.2006, p. 18). (Driving licences requirements)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTSLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Articles 1 and 4 of Directive 2006/126/ECCarrying passengers or goods without holding a valid driving licenceX
2.Article 1Annex IUsing a driving licence which is damaged or unreadable or not in line with common modelX
9.Groups of infringements against Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of dangerous goods (OJ L 260, 30.9.2008, p. 13). (Transport of dangerous goods by road)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTSLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Annex I, Section I.1 to Directive 2008/68/ECTransporting dangerous goods that are prohibited for transportX
2.Transporting dangerous goods in a prohibited or non-approved means of containment, thus endangering lives or the environment to such extent that it leads to a decision to immobilise the vehicleX
3.Transporting dangerous goods without identifying them on the vehicle as dangerous goods, thus endangering lives or the environment to such extent that it leads to a decision to immobilise the vehicleX
4.Leakage of dangerous substancesX
5.Carriage in bulk in a container which is not structurally serviceableX
6.Carriage in a vehicle without an appropriate certificate of approvalX
7.Vehicle no longer complies with the approval standards and presents an immediate dangerX
8.The rules governing the securing and stowage of the load have not been complied withX
9.The rules governing mixed loading of packages have not been complied withX
10.The provisions limiting the quantities carried in one transport unit have not been complied with, including permissible degrees of filling tanks or packages;X
11.Information relevant to the substance being carried enabling determination of level of seriousness of offence is missing (e.g. UN number, proper shipping name, packing group)X
12.Driver does not hold a valid vocational training certificateX
13.Fire or an unprotected light is being usedX
14.The ban on smoking is not being observed.X
15.The vehicle is not properly supervised or parkedX
16.The transport unit comprises more than one trailer/semi-trailerX
17.Vehicle no longer complies with the approval standards but does not present an immediate dangerX
18.The vehicle is not carrying operational fire extinguishers as requiredX
19.The vehicle does not carry the equipment required in the ADR or in the instructions in writingX
20.Packages with damaged packaging, IBCs or large packaging or damaged uncleaned empty packaging are being carriedX
21.Carriage of packaged goods in a container which is not structurally serviceableX
22.Tanks/tank containers (including ones that are empty and uncleaned) have not been closed properlyX
23.Incorrect labelling, marking or placarding on the vehicle and/or containmentX
24.There are no instructions in writing conforming to the ADR, or the instructions in writing are not relevant to the goods carriedX
Commission Directive 2004/112/ECCommission Directive 2004/112/EC of 13 December 2004 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 95/50/EC on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road (OJ L 367, 14.12.2004, p. 23)., adapting Council Directive 95/50/ECCouncil Directive 95/50/EC of 6 October 1995 on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road (OJ L 249, 17.10.1995, p.35). on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road, contains in its Annex II a detailed classification of infringements against the relevant provisions, divided, according to their level of severity, into three risk categories: risk category I, risk category II, risk category III.The level of infringements against the provisions shall reflect the risk categories provided in Annex II to Directive 2004/112/EC, in such a way that risk category I = VSI (except those infringements which are already defined as MSI in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009); risk category II = SI. Risk category III is equal to the level of minor infringement.This table covers only those infringements for which a carrier shall be held fully or partially liable. The level of liability of a carrier for the infringement shall be assessed in accordance with the Member State's national enforcement procedure.
10.Groups of infringements against Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilRegulation (EC) No 1072/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international road haulage market (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p.72). (Access to the international road haulage market)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
Community licence
1.Article 3 and Article 8(1)Carrying goods without holding a valid Community licence (i.e.: a licence is non-existent, falsified, withdrawn, expired, etc.)X
2.Article 4The haulage undertaking or the driver unable to present a valid Community licence or a valid certified true copy of the Community licence to the inspecting officer (i.e.: Community licence or certified true copy of the Community licence lost, forgotten, damaged, etc.)X
Driver attestation
3.Article 3 and Article 8(1)Carrying goods without holding a valid driver attestation (i.e. driver’s attestation is non-existent, falsified; withdrawn, expired, etc.)X
4.Article 5The driver or the haulage undertaking unable to present a valid driver attestation or a valid certified true copy of the driver attestation to the inspecting officer (i.e. driver attestation or certified true copy of the driver attestation lost, forgotten, damaged, etc.)X
Cabotage
5.Article 8(2)Carrying out a cabotage operation not in compliance with the laws, regulations and administrative provisions in force in the host Member StateX
6.Article 8(2a)Carrying out cabotage operations in the same Member State within 4 days following the end of the last legitimate cabotage operation in that Member StateX
7.Article 8(3) and (4)The haulier being unable to produce clear evidence of the preceding international carriage and/or of each consecutive cabotage operation carried out, and/or of all operations carried out in cases where the vehicle is present in the host Member State within the period of 4 days preceding the international carriage, and to present these evidences within the duration of the roadside check.X
11.Groups of infringements against Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilRegulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services, and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 88). (Access to the market for coach and bus services)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
Community licence
1.Article 4Carrying passengers without holding a valid Community licence (i.e.: a licence is non-existent, falsified, withdrawn, expired, etc.)X
2.Article 4(3)The carrier or the driver unable to present a valid Community licence or a valid certified true copy of the Community licence to the inspecting officer (i.e. licence or certified true copy lost, forgotten, damaged, etc.)X
Authorisation for regular services
3.Articles 5 and 6Regular services without a valid authorisation (i.e.: authorisation is non-existent, falsified, withdrawn, expired, misused, etc.)X
4.Article 19The driver unable to present the authorisation to the inspecting officer (i.e. authorisation is lost, forgotten, damaged, etc.)X
5.Articles 5 and 6Stops of regular services in a Member State do not correspond to the issued authorisationX
Journey form for occasional services and other services exempt from authorisation
6.Article 12Driving without holding a required journey form (i.e. journey form is non-existent, falsified, not containing the required information, etc.)X
Rules applicable to cabotage operations
7.Article 16Carrying out a cabotage operation not in compliance with the laws, regulations and administrative provisions in force in the host Member StateX
8.Article 17Not having on board the vehicle or not being able to present at the request of any authorised inspecting officer the control documents for cabotage operations (journey form for occasional services, or the contract concluded between the carrier and the transport organiser or a certified true copy thereof in the case of special regular services)X
12.Groups of infringements against Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 (OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1). (Animal transport)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTSLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Annex I, Chapter II,Partitions are not strong enough to withstand the weight of animalsX
2.Annex I, Chapter IIIUsing loading or unloading ramps that has slippery surfaces, that lack lateral protections or that are too steepX
3.Using lifting platforms or upper floors that do not have safety barriers preventing animals from falling or escaping during loading and unloading operationsX
4.Article 7Means of transport not approved for long journeys, or not approved for the type of animals being transported.X
5.Article 4, 5 and 6Transporting without valid required documentation, journey log or transporter authorisation or certificate of competenceX
13.Infringement against Regulation (EC) No 593/2008 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilRegulation (EC) No 593/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the law applicable to contractual obligations (OJ L 177, 4.7.2008, p. 6). (Rome I) (law applicable to contractual obligations)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Rome IViolation of the law applicable to contractual obligationsX
14.Groups of infringements against Directive (EU) No 2020/1057 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective (EU) 2020/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2020 laying down specific rules with respect to Directive 96/71/EC and Directive 2014/67/EU for posting drivers in the road transport sector and amending Directive 2006/22/EC as regards enforcement requirements and Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 (OJ L 249, 31.7.2020, p. 49). (posting of workers in road transport)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Article 1(11), point (a)Incomplete information on the posting declarationX
2.Article 1(11), point (a)Failure to submit a posting declaration to the Member State to which the driver is posted no later than at the commencement of the postingX
3.Article 1(11), point (b)Falsified posting declaration for driversX
4.Article 1(11), point (b)Impossibility of the driver to present a valid posting declarationX
5.Article 1(11), point (b)Failure to put at the disposal of the driver a valid posting declarationX
6.Article 1(11), point (c)Failure to submit the requested documents to the host Member State within eight weeks from the date of the requestX
7.Article 1(12)Failure of the operator to keep the posting declarations up to date in the public interface connected to IMIX
ANNEX IIFrequency of occurrence of serious infringements1.The serious (SI) and very serious (VSI) infringements listed in Annex I, when committed repeatedly shall be regarded as more serious by the competent authority of a Member State of establishment. When calculating the frequency of occurrence of repeated infringements Member States shall take into account the following factors:(a)seriousness of infringement (SI or VSI);(b)time (at least one rolling year from the date of a control);(c)number of vehicles used for the transport activities managed by the transport manager (average per year)2.Taking into account the potential of creating a risk to road safety the maximum frequency of serious infringements beyond which they should be considered as more serious shall be established as follows:3 SI/per vehicle/per year = 1 VSI3 VSI/per vehicle/per year = launch of a national procedure on good repute3.The number of infringements per vehicle per year is an average figure calculated by dividing the total number of all infringements of the same level of seriousness (SI or VSI) by the average number of vehicles used during the year. The frequency formula provides for a maximum threshold for occurrence of serious infringements beyond which they shall be considered more serious. Member States may establish stricter thresholds if envisaged in their national administrative procedure for assessing good reputeANNEX IIIAnnex III to Directive 2006/22/EC is replaced by the following:"ANNEX III1.Groups of infringements against Regulation (EC) no 561/2006
MSI = most serious infringements/VSI = very serious infringement/SI = serious infringement/MI = minor infringement.
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISIMI
ACrew
A1Art 5.1Not respecting minimum ages for conductorsX
BDriving periods
B1Article 6.1Exceed daily driving time of 9h if possibilities to extend to 10h not allowed9h < … < 10hX
B210h ≤ … < 11hX
B311h ≤ …X
B4Exceed daily driving time of 9h by 50 % or more without taking a break or without any rest of at least 4,5 hours13h30 ≤ …and no break/restX
B5Exceed extended daily driving time of 10h if extension allowed10h < … < 11hX
B611h ≤ … < 12hX
B712h ≤ …X
B8Exceed daily driving time of 10h by 50 % or more without taking a break of or without any rest of at least 4,5 hours15h ≤ …and no break/restX
B9Article 6.2Exceed weekly driving time56h < … < 60hX
B1060h ≤ … < 65hX
B1165h ≤ … < 70hX
B12Exceed weekly driving time by 25 % or more70h ≤ …X
B13Art 6.3Exceed maximum total driving time during 2 consecutive weeks90h < … < 100hX
B14100h ≤ … < 105hX
B15105h ≤ … < 112h30X
B16Exceed maximum total driving time during 2 consecutive weeks by 25 % or more112h30 ≤ …X
CBreaks
C1Article 7Exceed uninterrupted driving time of 4,5 hours before taking the break4h30 < … < 5hX
C25h ≤ … < 6hX
C36h ≤ …X
DRest Periods
D1Article 8.2Insufficient daily rest period of less than 11h if reduced daily rest period not allowed10h ≤ … < 11hX
D28h30 ≤ … < 10hX
D3… < 8h30X
D4Insufficient reduced daily rest period of less than 9h if reduce allowed8h ≤ … < 9hX
D57h ≤ … < 8hX
D6… < 7hX
D7Insufficient split daily rest period of less than 3h + 9h3h + [8h ≤ … < 9h]X
D83h + [7h ≤ … < 8h]X
D93h + [… < 7h]X
D10Article 8.5Insufficient daily rest period of less than 9h for multi-manning8h ≤ … < 9hX
D117h ≤ … < 8hX
D12… < 7hX
D13Article 8.6Insufficient reduced weekly resting period of less than 24 h22h ≤ … < 24hX
D1420h ≤ … < 22hX
D15… < 20hX
D16Insufficient weekly resting period of less than 45 h if reduced weekly resting period not allowed42h ≤ … < 45hX
D1736h ≤ … < 42hX
D18… < 36hX
D19Article 8.6Exceeding 6 consecutive 24-hour periods following the previous weekly rest period… < 3hX
D203h ≤ … < 12hX
D2112h ≤ …X
E12-day rule derogation
E1Article 8.6a.Exceeding 12 consecutive 24-hour periods following a previous regular weekly rest… < 3hX
E23h ≤ … < 12hX
E312h ≤ …X
E4Article 8.6a. (b)(ii)Weekly rest period taken following 12 consecutive 24-hour periods65h < … ≤ 67hX
E5… ≤ 65hX
E6Article 8.6a. (d)Driving period, between 22.00 and 6.00, of more than 3 hours before the break, if the vehicle is not multi-manned3h < … < 4,5 hX
E74,5 h ≤ …X
FWork organisation
F1Article 10.1Link between wage and distance travelled or amount of goods carriedX
F2Article 10.2No or improper organisation of driver's work, no or improper instructions given to driver enabling him to comply with the lawX
2.Groups of infringements against Regulation (EU) no 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilRegulation (EU) No 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 February 2014 on tachographs in road transport, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport (OJ L 60, 28.2.2014, p. 1). (Tachograph)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTSLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISIMI
GInstallation of tachograph
G1Article 3.1 and Article 22.2Not having type-approved tachograph installed and used (e.g.: not having a tachograph installed by fitters, workshops or vehicle manufacturers approved by the competent authorities of the Member States, using a tachograph without the necessary seals placed or replaced by an approved fitter, workshop or vehicle manufacturer or using a tachograph without the installation plaque)X
HUse of tachograph, driver card or record sheet
H1Article 23.1Using a tachograph not inspected by an approved workshopX
H2Article 27Driver holding and/or using more than one own driver cardX
H3Driving with a driver card that has been falsified (considered as driving without driver card)X
H4Driving with a driver card of which the driver is not the holder (considered as driving without driver card)X
H5Driving with a driver card which has been obtained on the basis of false declarations and/or forged documents (considered as driving without driver card)X
H6Article 32.1Tachograph not correctly functioning (e.g.: tachograph not properly inspected, calibrated and sealed)X
H7Article 32.1 and Article 33.1Tachograph improperly used (e.g.: deliberate, voluntary or imposed misuse, lack of instructions on correct use, etc.)X
H8Article 32.3Using a fraudulent device able to modify the records of the tachographX
H9Falsifying, concealing, supressing or destroying data recorded on the record sheets or stored and downloaded from the tachograph and/or the driver cardX
H10Article 33.2Undertaking not keeping record sheets, printouts and downloaded dataX
H11Recorded and stored data not available for at least a yearX
H12Art 34.1Incorrect use of record sheets/driver cardX
H13Unauthorised withdrawal of record sheets or driver card which has an impact on the record of relevant dataX
H14Record sheet or driver card used to cover a period longer than that for which it is intended and data is lostX
H15Article 34.2Use dirty or damaged record sheets or drivers card and data not legibleX
H16Article 34.3Not using manual input when required to do soX
H17Article 34.4Not using correct record sheet or driver card not in the correct slot (multi-manning)X
H18Article 34.5Incorrect use of switch mechanismX
IProducing information
I1Article 36Refusing to be checkedX
I2Article 36Unable to produce records of current day and the previous 28 daysX
I3Unable to produce records of the driver card if the driver holds oneX
I4Article 36Unable to produce manual records and printouts made during the current day and the previous 28 daysX
I5Article 36Unable to produce a driver card, if the driver holds oneX
JMalfunctioning
J1Article 37.1 and Article 22.1Tachograph not repaired by an approved fitter or workshopX
J2Article 37.2Driver not marking all required information for the periods of time, which are no longer recorded while tachograph is unserviceable or malfunctioningX"
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MSI = most serious infringements/VSI = very serious infringement/SI = serious infringement/MI = minor infringement.Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 February 2014 on tachographs in road transport, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport (OJ L 60, 28.2.2014, p. 1).

Article 11.This Regulation establishes a common list of categories, types and degrees of serious infringements of the Union rules in the commercial road transport, as laid down in Annex I to this Regulation, which, in addition to those set out in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009, may lead to the loss of good repute of a road transport operator.2.This Regulation provides for the maximum frequency of occurrence beyond which repeated serious infringements shall be regarded as more serious, by taking into account the number of drivers used for the transport activities managed by the transport manager, as laid down in Annex II.3.Member States shall take into account information on the serious infringements referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 when carrying out the national administrative procedure on assessing good repute.
Article 2Annex III to Directive 2006/22/EC is amended as set out in Annex III to this Regulation.
Article 3This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2017.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in Member States.ANNEX ICategorisation of serious infringements(referred to in Article 1)The following tables contain categories and types of serious infringements against the Union rules in commercial road transport, divided into three categories of seriousness according to their potential to create a risk of fatalities or serious injuries and/or of distorting competition in the road transport market.1.Groups of infringements against Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilRegulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending Council Regulations (EEC) No 3821/85 and (EC) No 2135/98 and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 (OJ L 102, 11.4.2006, p. 1). (Driving and resting time)
MSI = most serious infringements / VSI = very serious infringement / SI = serious infringement.
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
Crew
1.Article 5(1)Not respecting minimum ages for conductorsX
Driving periods
2.Article 6(1)Exceed daily driving time of 9h if possibilities to extend to 10h not allowed10h ≤ … < 11hX
3.11h ≤ …X
4.Exceed daily driving time of 9h by 50 % or more13h30 ≤ …X
5.Exceed extended daily driving time of 10h if extension allowed11h ≤ … < 12hX
6.12h ≤ …X
7.Exceed daily driving time of 10h by 50 % or more15h ≤ …X
8.Article 6(2)Exceed weekly driving time60h ≤ … < 65hX
9.65h ≤ … < 70hX
10.Exceed weekly driving time by 25 % or more70h ≤ …X
11.Article 6(3)Exceed maximum total driving time during 2 consecutive weeks100h ≤ … < 105hX
12.105h ≤ … < 112h30X
13.Exceed maximum total driving time during 2 consecutive weeks by 25 % or more112h30 ≤ …X
Breaks
14.Article 7Exceed uninterrupted driving time of 4,5 hours before taking the break5h ≤ … < 6hX
15.6h ≤ …X
Rest Periods
16.Article 8(2)Insufficient daily rest period of less than 11h if reduced daily rest period not allowed8h30 ≤ … < 10hX
17.… < 8h30X
18.Insufficient reduced daily rest period of less than 9h if reduce allowed7h ≤ … < 8hX
19.… < 7hX
20.Insufficient split daily rest period of less than 3h + 9h3h + [7h ≤ … < 8h]X
21.3h + [… < 7h]X
22.Article 8(5)Insufficient daily rest period of less than 9h for multi-manning7h ≤ … < 8hX
23.… < 7hX
24.Article 8(6)Insufficient reduced weekly resting period of less than 24 h20h ≤ … < 22hX
25.… < 20hX
26.Insufficient weekly resting period of less than 45 h if reduced weekly resting period not allowed36h ≤ … < 42hX
27.… < 36hX
28.Article 8(6)Exceeding 6 consecutive 24-hour periods following the previous weekly rest period3h ≤ … < 12hX
29.
12h ≤ …X
30.Article 8(6b)No compensation rest for two consecutive reduced weekly rest periodsX
31.Article 8(8)Regular weekly rest period or any weekly rest period of more than 45 hours taken in a vehicleX
32.Article 8(8)The employer not covering costs for accommodation outside the vehicleX
12-day rule derogation
33.Article 8(6a)Exceeding 12 consecutive 24-hour periods following a previous regular weekly rest3h ≤ … < 12hX
34.12h ≤ …X
35.Article 8(6a), Point (b)(ii)Weekly rest period taken following 12 consecutive 24-hour periods65h < … ≤ 67hX
36.… ≤ 65hX
37.Article 8(6a), point (d)Driving period, between 22.00 and 6.00, of more than 3 hours before the break, if the vehicle is not multi-manned3h < … < 4,5 hX
38.4,5 h ≤ …X
Work organisation
39.Article 8(8a)Transport undertaking not organising the work of drivers in such a way that the drivers are able to return to the employer’s operational centre, or to return to the drivers’ place of residenceX
40.Article 10(1)Link between wage/payment and distance travelled, speed of delivery and/or amount of goods carriedX
41.Article 10(2)No or improper organisation of driver’s work, no or improper instructions given to driver enabling him to comply with the lawX
2.Groups of infringements against Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilRegulation (EU) No 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 February 2014 on tachographs in road transport, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport (OJ L 60, 28.2.2014, p. 1). (Tachograph)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
Installation of tachograph
1.Articles 3(1), (4), (4a) and Article 22Not having type-approved tachograph installed and usedX
Use of tachograph, driver card or record sheet
2.Article 23(1)Using a tachograph not inspected by an approved workshopX
3.Article 27Driver holding and/or using more than one own driver cardX
4.Driving with a driver card that has been falsified (considered as driving without driver card)X
5.Driving with a driver card of which the driver is not the holder (considered as driving without driver card)X
6.Driving with a driver card which has been obtained on the basis of false declarations and/or forged documents (considered as driving without driver card)X
7.Article 32(1)Tachograph not correctly functioning (e.g.: tachograph not properly inspected, calibrated and sealed)X
8.Article 32(1) and Article 33(1)Tachograph improperly used (e.g.: deliberate, voluntary or imposed misuse, lack of instructions on correct use, etc.)X
9.Article 32(3)Having in the vehicle and/or using a fraudulent device able to modify the records of the tachographX
10.Falsifying, concealing, supressing or destroying data recorded on the record sheets or stored and downloaded from the tachograph and/or the driver cardX
11.Article 33(2)Undertaking not keeping record sheets, printouts and downloaded dataX
12.Recorded and stored data not available for at least a yearX
13.Article 34(1)Incorrect use of record sheets/driver cardX
14.Unauthorised withdrawal of record sheets or driver card which has an impact on the record of relevant dataX
15.Article 34(1a)Record sheet or driver card used to cover a period longer than that for which it is intended and data is lostX
16.Article 34(2)Use dirty or damaged record sheets or drivers card and data not legibleX
17.Article 34(3)Not using manual input when required to do soX
18.Article 34(4)Not using correct record sheet or driver card not in the correct slot (multi-manning)X
19.Article 34(5)Incorrect use of switch mechanismX
Producing information
20.Article 34(5), point (b)(v)Incorrect use or non-use of the ferry/train signX
21.Article 34(6)Required information not entered on the record sheetX
22.Article 34(7)Records not showing the symbols of the countries whose borders were crossed by the driver during the daily working periodX
23.Article 34(7)Records not showing the symbols of the countries where the driver’s daily working period started and finishedX
24.Article 36Refusing to be checkedX
25.Article 36Unable to produce manual records and printouts made during the current day and the previous 28 days (until 30 December 2024)Unable to produce manual records and printouts made during the current day and the previous 56 days (as of 31 December 2024)X
26.Article 36Unable to produce a driver card, if the driver holds oneX
Malfunctioning
27.Article 37(1) and Article 22(1)Tachograph not repaired by an approved fitter or workshopX
28.Article 37(2)Driver not marking all required information for the periods of time, which are no longer recorded while tachograph is unserviceable or malfunctioningX
3.Groups of infringements against Directive 2002/15/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective 2002/15/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2002 on the organisation of the working time of persons performing mobile road transport activities (OJ L 80, 23.3.2002, p. 35). (Working time rules)
Maximum weekly working timeBreaksNight workRecords
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Article 4Exceeding maximum weekly working time of 48h if possibilities to extend to 60h already consumed56h ≤ … 60hX
2.60h ≤ …X
3.Exceeding maximum weekly working time of 60h if no derogation under Article 8 granted65 ≤ … < 70hX
4.70h ≤ …X
5.Article 5.1Insufficient obligatory break taken when working time between 6 and 9 hours10 < … ≤ 20 minX
6.… ≤ 10 minX
7.Insufficient obligatory break taken when working time over 9 hours20 < … ≤ 30minX
8.… ≤ 20 minX
9.Article 7.1Daily working time in each 24h when night work performed if no derogation under Article 8 granted11h ≤ … < 13hX
10.13h ≤ …X
11.Article 9Employers falsifying working time records or refusing to provide records to inspection officerX
12.Employed/self-employed drivers falsifying records or refusing to provide records to inspection officerX
4.Groups of infringements against Council Directive 96/53/ECCouncil Directive 96/53/EC of 25 July 1996 laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorized dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorized weights in international traffic (OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 59). The Directive has been amended by Directive (EU) 2015/719 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 115, 6.5.2015, p. 1), which shall be transposed by Member States by 7 May 2017. (Weight and dimension rules)
WeightsLengthsWidth
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Article 1Exceed maximum permissible weight for N3 vehicles5 % ≤ … < 10 %X
2.10 % ≤ … < 20 %X
3.20 % ≤ …X
4.Exceed maximum permissible weight for N2 vehicles5 % ≤ … < 15 %X
5.15 % ≤ … < 25 %X
6.25 % ≤ …X
7.Article 1Exceed maximum permissible length2 % < … < 20 %X
8.20 % ≤ …X
9.Article 1Exceed maximum permissible width2,65 ≤ … < 3,10 metresX
10.3,10 metres ≤ …X
5.Groups of infringements against Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (OJ L 127, 29.4.2014, p. 51). (Periodic roadworthiness tests) and Directive 2014/47/EU of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective 2014/47/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Union and repealing Directive 2000/30/EC (OJ L 127, 29.4.2014, p. 134). (Technical roadside inspection)
Roadworthiness
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Article 8 and 10 Directive 2014/45/EU and Article 7.1 of Directive 2014/47/EUDriving without a valid proof of roadworthiness tests passed, as required by the EU lawX
2.Article 12.2 of Directive 2014/47/EUNot keeping a vehicle in a safe and roadworthy condition resulting in a very serious deficiency of the braking system, the steering linkages, the wheels/tires, the suspension or chassis or other equipment that would create such an immediate risk to road safety that it leads to a decision to immobilise the vehicleX
Directive 2014/47/EU on technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles contains in its Annex II a detailed classification of technical deficiencies divided, according to their level of severity, into minor, major and dangerous deficiencies. Article 12.2 of this Directive provides for the following definitions:(a)minor deficiencies having no significant effect on the safety of the vehicle or impact on the environment, and other minor non-compliances;(b)major deficiencies that may prejudice the safety of the vehicle or have an impact on the environment or put other road users at risk, or other more significant non-compliances;(c)dangerous deficiencies constituting a direct and immediate risk to road safety or having an impact on the environment.The level of infringements against the provisions of the roadworthiness directives shall reflect the classification of deficiencies contained in Annex II of Directive 2014/47/EU, namely: SI = major deficiencies; VSI = dangerous deficiencies; MSI = driving with deficiencies, which creates immediate risk to road safety. Minor deficiencies would be equal to the level of minor infringements.
6.Groups of infringement against Council Directive 92/6/EECCouncil Directive 92/6/EEC of 10 February 1992 on the installation and use of speed limitation devices for certain categories of motor vehicles in the Community (OJ L 57, 2.3.1992, p. 27) (Speed limitation devices)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Article 2 and 3Speed limitation device not fittedX
2.Article 5Speed limitation device not satisfying the applicable technical requirementsX
3.Article 5Speed limitation device not fitted by an approved workshopX
4.Having and/or using a fraudulent device able to falsify data of speed limitation device or having and/or using a fraudulent speed limitation deviceX
7.Groups of infringements against Directive 2003/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective 2003/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on the initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage of goods or passengers, amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 and Council Directive 91/439/EEC and repealing Council Directive 76/914/EEC (OJ L 226, 10.9.2003, p. 4). (Initial qualification and periodic training of drivers)
Training and licence
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTSLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Article 3Carrying goods or passengers without a compulsory initial qualification and/or compulsory periodic trainingX
2.Article 10 and Annex IIDriver unable to present the valid qualification card or the driving licence with the marking, as required by the national law (e.g.: lost, forgotten, damaged, unreadable)X
8.Groups of infringements against Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on driving licences (OJ L 403, 30.12.2006, p. 18). (Driving licences requirements)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTSLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Articles 1 and 4 of Directive 2006/126/ECCarrying passengers or goods without holding a valid driving licenceX
2.Article 1Annex IUsing a driving licence which is damaged or unreadable or not in line with common modelX
9.Groups of infringements against Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of dangerous goods (OJ L 260, 30.9.2008, p. 13). (Transport of dangerous goods by road)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTSLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Annex I, Section I.1 to Directive 2008/68/ECTransporting dangerous goods that are prohibited for transportX
2.Transporting dangerous goods in a prohibited or non-approved means of containment, thus endangering lives or the environment to such extent that it leads to a decision to immobilise the vehicleX
3.Transporting dangerous goods without identifying them on the vehicle as dangerous goods, thus endangering lives or the environment to such extent that it leads to a decision to immobilise the vehicleX
4.Leakage of dangerous substancesX
5.Carriage in bulk in a container which is not structurally serviceableX
6.Carriage in a vehicle without an appropriate certificate of approvalX
7.Vehicle no longer complies with the approval standards and presents an immediate dangerX
8.The rules governing the securing and stowage of the load have not been complied withX
9.The rules governing mixed loading of packages have not been complied withX
10.The provisions limiting the quantities carried in one transport unit have not been complied with, including permissible degrees of filling tanks or packages;X
11.Information relevant to the substance being carried enabling determination of level of seriousness of offence is missing (e.g. UN number, proper shipping name, packing group)X
12.Driver does not hold a valid vocational training certificateX
13.Fire or an unprotected light is being usedX
14.The ban on smoking is not being observed.X
15.The vehicle is not properly supervised or parkedX
16.The transport unit comprises more than one trailer/semi-trailerX
17.Vehicle no longer complies with the approval standards but does not present an immediate dangerX
18.The vehicle is not carrying operational fire extinguishers as requiredX
19.The vehicle does not carry the equipment required in the ADR or in the instructions in writingX
20.Packages with damaged packaging, IBCs or large packaging or damaged uncleaned empty packaging are being carriedX
21.Carriage of packaged goods in a container which is not structurally serviceableX
22.Tanks/tank containers (including ones that are empty and uncleaned) have not been closed properlyX
23.Incorrect labelling, marking or placarding on the vehicle and/or containmentX
24.There are no instructions in writing conforming to the ADR, or the instructions in writing are not relevant to the goods carriedX
Commission Directive 2004/112/ECCommission Directive 2004/112/EC of 13 December 2004 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 95/50/EC on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road (OJ L 367, 14.12.2004, p. 23)., adapting Council Directive 95/50/ECCouncil Directive 95/50/EC of 6 October 1995 on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road (OJ L 249, 17.10.1995, p.35). on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road, contains in its Annex II a detailed classification of infringements against the relevant provisions, divided, according to their level of severity, into three risk categories: risk category I, risk category II, risk category III.The level of infringements against the provisions shall reflect the risk categories provided in Annex II to Directive 2004/112/EC, in such a way that risk category I = VSI (except those infringements which are already defined as MSI in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009); risk category II = SI. Risk category III is equal to the level of minor infringement.This table covers only those infringements for which a carrier shall be held fully or partially liable. The level of liability of a carrier for the infringement shall be assessed in accordance with the Member State's national enforcement procedure.
10.Groups of infringements against Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilRegulation (EC) No 1072/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international road haulage market (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p.72). (Access to the international road haulage market)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
Community licence
1.Article 3 and Article 8(1)Carrying goods without holding a valid Community licence (i.e.: a licence is non-existent, falsified, withdrawn, expired, etc.)X
2.Article 4The haulage undertaking or the driver unable to present a valid Community licence or a valid certified true copy of the Community licence to the inspecting officer (i.e.: Community licence or certified true copy of the Community licence lost, forgotten, damaged, etc.)X
Driver attestation
3.Article 3 and Article 8(1)Carrying goods without holding a valid driver attestation (i.e. driver’s attestation is non-existent, falsified; withdrawn, expired, etc.)X
4.Article 5The driver or the haulage undertaking unable to present a valid driver attestation or a valid certified true copy of the driver attestation to the inspecting officer (i.e. driver attestation or certified true copy of the driver attestation lost, forgotten, damaged, etc.)X
Cabotage
5.Article 8(2)Carrying out a cabotage operation not in compliance with the laws, regulations and administrative provisions in force in the host Member StateX
6.Article 8(2a)Carrying out cabotage operations in the same Member State within 4 days following the end of the last legitimate cabotage operation in that Member StateX
7.Article 8(3) and (4)The haulier being unable to produce clear evidence of the preceding international carriage and/or of each consecutive cabotage operation carried out, and/or of all operations carried out in cases where the vehicle is present in the host Member State within the period of 4 days preceding the international carriage, and to present these evidences within the duration of the roadside check.X
11.Groups of infringements against Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilRegulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services, and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 88). (Access to the market for coach and bus services)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
Community licence
1.Article 4Carrying passengers without holding a valid Community licence (i.e.: a licence is non-existent, falsified, withdrawn, expired, etc.)X
2.Article 4(3)The carrier or the driver unable to present a valid Community licence or a valid certified true copy of the Community licence to the inspecting officer (i.e. licence or certified true copy lost, forgotten, damaged, etc.)X
Authorisation for regular services
3.Articles 5 and 6Regular services without a valid authorisation (i.e.: authorisation is non-existent, falsified, withdrawn, expired, misused, etc.)X
4.Article 19The driver unable to present the authorisation to the inspecting officer (i.e. authorisation is lost, forgotten, damaged, etc.)X
5.Articles 5 and 6Stops of regular services in a Member State do not correspond to the issued authorisationX
Journey form for occasional services and other services exempt from authorisation
6.Article 12Driving without holding a required journey form (i.e. journey form is non-existent, falsified, not containing the required information, etc.)X
Rules applicable to cabotage operations
7.Article 16Carrying out a cabotage operation not in compliance with the laws, regulations and administrative provisions in force in the host Member StateX
8.Article 17Not having on board the vehicle or not being able to present at the request of any authorised inspecting officer the control documents for cabotage operations (journey form for occasional services, or the contract concluded between the carrier and the transport organiser or a certified true copy thereof in the case of special regular services)X
12.Groups of infringements against Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 (OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1). (Animal transport)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTSLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Annex I, Chapter II,Partitions are not strong enough to withstand the weight of animalsX
2.Annex I, Chapter IIIUsing loading or unloading ramps that has slippery surfaces, that lack lateral protections or that are too steepX
3.Using lifting platforms or upper floors that do not have safety barriers preventing animals from falling or escaping during loading and unloading operationsX
4.Article 7Means of transport not approved for long journeys, or not approved for the type of animals being transported.X
5.Article 4, 5 and 6Transporting without valid required documentation, journey log or transporter authorisation or certificate of competenceX
13.Infringement against Regulation (EC) No 593/2008 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilRegulation (EC) No 593/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the law applicable to contractual obligations (OJ L 177, 4.7.2008, p. 6). (Rome I) (law applicable to contractual obligations)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Rome IViolation of the law applicable to contractual obligationsX
14.Groups of infringements against Directive (EU) No 2020/1057 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDirective (EU) 2020/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2020 laying down specific rules with respect to Directive 96/71/EC and Directive 2014/67/EU for posting drivers in the road transport sector and amending Directive 2006/22/EC as regards enforcement requirements and Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 (OJ L 249, 31.7.2020, p. 49). (posting of workers in road transport)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISI
1.Article 1(11), point (a)Incomplete information on the posting declarationX
2.Article 1(11), point (a)Failure to submit a posting declaration to the Member State to which the driver is posted no later than at the commencement of the postingX
3.Article 1(11), point (b)Falsified posting declaration for driversX
4.Article 1(11), point (b)Impossibility of the driver to present a valid posting declarationX
5.Article 1(11), point (b)Failure to put at the disposal of the driver a valid posting declarationX
6.Article 1(11), point (c)Failure to submit the requested documents to the host Member State within eight weeks from the date of the requestX
7.Article 1(12)Failure of the operator to keep the posting declarations up to date in the public interface connected to IMIX
ANNEX IIFrequency of occurrence of serious infringements1.The serious (SI) and very serious (VSI) infringements listed in Annex I, when committed repeatedly shall be regarded as more serious by the competent authority of a Member State of establishment. When calculating the frequency of occurrence of repeated infringements Member States shall take into account the following factors:(a)seriousness of infringement (SI or VSI);(b)time (at least one rolling year from the date of a control);(c)number of vehicles used for the transport activities managed by the transport manager (average per year)2.Taking into account the potential of creating a risk to road safety the maximum frequency of serious infringements beyond which they should be considered as more serious shall be established as follows:3 SI/per vehicle/per year = 1 VSI3 VSI/per vehicle/per year = launch of a national procedure on good repute3.The number of infringements per vehicle per year is an average figure calculated by dividing the total number of all infringements of the same level of seriousness (SI or VSI) by the average number of vehicles used during the year. The frequency formula provides for a maximum threshold for occurrence of serious infringements beyond which they shall be considered more serious. Member States may establish stricter thresholds if envisaged in their national administrative procedure for assessing good reputeANNEX IIIAnnex III to Directive 2006/22/EC is replaced by the following:"ANNEX III1.Groups of infringements against Regulation (EC) no 561/2006
MSI = most serious infringements/VSI = very serious infringement/SI = serious infringement/MI = minor infringement.
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISIMI
ACrew
A1Art 5.1Not respecting minimum ages for conductorsX
BDriving periods
B1Article 6.1Exceed daily driving time of 9h if possibilities to extend to 10h not allowed9h < … < 10hX
B210h ≤ … < 11hX
B311h ≤ …X
B4Exceed daily driving time of 9h by 50 % or more without taking a break or without any rest of at least 4,5 hours13h30 ≤ …and no break/restX
B5Exceed extended daily driving time of 10h if extension allowed10h < … < 11hX
B611h ≤ … < 12hX
B712h ≤ …X
B8Exceed daily driving time of 10h by 50 % or more without taking a break of or without any rest of at least 4,5 hours15h ≤ …and no break/restX
B9Article 6.2Exceed weekly driving time56h < … < 60hX
B1060h ≤ … < 65hX
B1165h ≤ … < 70hX
B12Exceed weekly driving time by 25 % or more70h ≤ …X
B13Art 6.3Exceed maximum total driving time during 2 consecutive weeks90h < … < 100hX
B14100h ≤ … < 105hX
B15105h ≤ … < 112h30X
B16Exceed maximum total driving time during 2 consecutive weeks by 25 % or more112h30 ≤ …X
CBreaks
C1Article 7Exceed uninterrupted driving time of 4,5 hours before taking the break4h30 < … < 5hX
C25h ≤ … < 6hX
C36h ≤ …X
DRest Periods
D1Article 8.2Insufficient daily rest period of less than 11h if reduced daily rest period not allowed10h ≤ … < 11hX
D28h30 ≤ … < 10hX
D3… < 8h30X
D4Insufficient reduced daily rest period of less than 9h if reduce allowed8h ≤ … < 9hX
D57h ≤ … < 8hX
D6… < 7hX
D7Insufficient split daily rest period of less than 3h + 9h3h + [8h ≤ … < 9h]X
D83h + [7h ≤ … < 8h]X
D93h + [… < 7h]X
D10Article 8.5Insufficient daily rest period of less than 9h for multi-manning8h ≤ … < 9hX
D117h ≤ … < 8hX
D12… < 7hX
D13Article 8.6Insufficient reduced weekly resting period of less than 24 h22h ≤ … < 24hX
D1420h ≤ … < 22hX
D15… < 20hX
D16Insufficient weekly resting period of less than 45 h if reduced weekly resting period not allowed42h ≤ … < 45hX
D1736h ≤ … < 42hX
D18… < 36hX
D19Article 8.6Exceeding 6 consecutive 24-hour periods following the previous weekly rest period… < 3hX
D203h ≤ … < 12hX
D2112h ≤ …X
E12-day rule derogation
E1Article 8.6a.Exceeding 12 consecutive 24-hour periods following a previous regular weekly rest… < 3hX
E23h ≤ … < 12hX
E312h ≤ …X
E4Article 8.6a. (b)(ii)Weekly rest period taken following 12 consecutive 24-hour periods65h < … ≤ 67hX
E5… ≤ 65hX
E6Article 8.6a. (d)Driving period, between 22.00 and 6.00, of more than 3 hours before the break, if the vehicle is not multi-manned3h < … < 4,5 hX
E74,5 h ≤ …X
FWork organisation
F1Article 10.1Link between wage and distance travelled or amount of goods carriedX
F2Article 10.2No or improper organisation of driver's work, no or improper instructions given to driver enabling him to comply with the lawX
2.Groups of infringements against Regulation (EU) no 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilRegulation (EU) No 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 February 2014 on tachographs in road transport, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport (OJ L 60, 28.2.2014, p. 1). (Tachograph)
NoLEGAL BASISTYPE OF INFRINGEMENTSLEVEL OF SERIOUSNESS
MSIVSISIMI
GInstallation of tachograph
G1Article 3.1 and Article 22.2Not having type-approved tachograph installed and used (e.g.: not having a tachograph installed by fitters, workshops or vehicle manufacturers approved by the competent authorities of the Member States, using a tachograph without the necessary seals placed or replaced by an approved fitter, workshop or vehicle manufacturer or using a tachograph without the installation plaque)X
HUse of tachograph, driver card or record sheet
H1Article 23.1Using a tachograph not inspected by an approved workshopX
H2Article 27Driver holding and/or using more than one own driver cardX
H3Driving with a driver card that has been falsified (considered as driving without driver card)X
H4Driving with a driver card of which the driver is not the holder (considered as driving without driver card)X
H5Driving with a driver card which has been obtained on the basis of false declarations and/or forged documents (considered as driving without driver card)X
H6Article 32.1Tachograph not correctly functioning (e.g.: tachograph not properly inspected, calibrated and sealed)X
H7Article 32.1 and Article 33.1Tachograph improperly used (e.g.: deliberate, voluntary or imposed misuse, lack of instructions on correct use, etc.)X
H8Article 32.3Using a fraudulent device able to modify the records of the tachographX
H9Falsifying, concealing, supressing or destroying data recorded on the record sheets or stored and downloaded from the tachograph and/or the driver cardX
H10Article 33.2Undertaking not keeping record sheets, printouts and downloaded dataX
H11Recorded and stored data not available for at least a yearX
H12Art 34.1Incorrect use of record sheets/driver cardX
H13Unauthorised withdrawal of record sheets or driver card which has an impact on the record of relevant dataX
H14Record sheet or driver card used to cover a period longer than that for which it is intended and data is lostX
H15Article 34.2Use dirty or damaged record sheets or drivers card and data not legibleX
H16Article 34.3Not using manual input when required to do soX
H17Article 34.4Not using correct record sheet or driver card not in the correct slot (multi-manning)X
H18Article 34.5Incorrect use of switch mechanismX
IProducing information
I1Article 36Refusing to be checkedX
I2Article 36Unable to produce records of current day and the previous 28 daysX
I3Unable to produce records of the driver card if the driver holds oneX
I4Article 36Unable to produce manual records and printouts made during the current day and the previous 28 daysX
I5Article 36Unable to produce a driver card, if the driver holds oneX
JMalfunctioning
J1Article 37.1 and Article 22.1Tachograph not repaired by an approved fitter or workshopX
J2Article 37.2Driver not marking all required information for the periods of time, which are no longer recorded while tachograph is unserviceable or malfunctioningX"
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MSI = most serious infringements/VSI = very serious infringement/SI = serious infringement/MI = minor infringement.Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 February 2014 on tachographs in road transport, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport (OJ L 60, 28.2.2014, p. 1).