Does anyone know what the maximum length a trailer can be if it is being pulled by a van?

[Craftypig]

At what length does the law require a tacho to be used?

[boxtops]

It's weight, not length - see page 6 here - any vehicle over 3.5 tonnes including any trailer http://www2.dft.gov.u...rd-.pdf?view=Standard

[Craftypig]

So if the total weight exceeds 3.5 ton it needs to be taco'd. I cannot download the link boxtops, I'm using a mobile. But thanks anyway……

[boxtops]

This is the document, crafty, it's from VOSA:

Rules on Drivers’ Hours and Tachographs
Goods vehicles in the UK and Europe
(Revised 2009 GV262 – 02)

it says

Vehicles used for the carriage of goods by road and with a maximum permissible weight (including any trailer or semi-trailer) of over 3.5 tonnes are in scope of the EU rules.

[BRIGHT SPARK]

When I looked into it it only applied if it was being used for financial gain and outside 50km of your base.

[Graham-W]

Maximum length in the UK is 7m (23 feet) not including the draw bar if the towing vehicle is less than 7.5 tonnes.

[royzart]

Is it right that any driver using a digital card
cannot drive two saturdays on the trot
after driving monday to friday
thank you