EU Mobility Package rules will apply to light commercial vehicles from 1 July 2026.
From 1 July 2026, vans weighing between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes engaged in cross-border transport will be brought under key EU Mobility Package rules.
What’s new?
The framework introduces three main obligations for operators:
• Mandatory installation and use of tachographs
• Application of EU driving and rest time rules
• Application of rules on the posting of drivers in relevant operations
For many operators, this marks a fundamental shift, as these EU requirements did not previously apply to their activities.
Cross-border operations, including cabotage and cross-trade, may trigger the application of rules on posted drivers. This requires additional administrative steps, including registration on the EU road transport posting declaration portal and compliance checks.
Who’s affected?
The rules apply to operators carrying out cross-border transport operations, including cabotage and cross-trade.
Even occasional cross-border activity brings operations within scope. (....)