DeCA in Spain 2026: what is important to know
From 5 October 2026, Spain is changing the way road freight transport documents are controlled. If you perform domestic transport or cabotage in Spain, the administrative control document must become digital. This electronic document is known as DeCA in Spain. The change is relevant not only for Spanish transport companies. A foreign carrier performing cabotage…
Martyna VALUZYTE
LCV Tachograph Rules in 2026: A Critical Guide for Transport Operators
As of 1 July 2026, new EU LCV tachograph rules apply to many light commercial vehicles (LCVs) used for international goods transport. Vans and commercial vehicles with a maximum permitted weight between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes may now fall under EU driving and rest time legislation and require a smart tachograph. The changes affect not…
Agnieszka Martinez
Intense roadside inspections across Europe: Roadpol announces its 2026 Enforcement calendar
European drivers should prepare for a year of intensified roadside inspections as ROADPOL, the European Road Policing Network, has released its 2026 calendar of coordinated control activities. The planned operations will involve periodic, Europe-wide actions during which road authorities will focus on heavy vehicle safety, compliance with drivers’ working and rest time regulations, and the…
ERRU Enforcement Enters a New Era: First Licence Suspension Issued in the EU as Transport Sector Faces Growing Compliance Risks
The European Register of Road Transport Undertakings (ERRU) has entered a new and far more consequential phase for the European transport sector. Recent developments from the Netherlands confirm that ERRU is no longer a dormant information system but an active enforcement mechanism capable of suspending licences and undermining the professional standing of transport managers. A…
Ventislav Trendafilov
Headache for carriers – a French legal puzzle: Roadside checks vs. Premises checks
European law is clear: roadside checks and premises checks serve different purposes Roadside checks should focus on immediate safety issues, while company records must be verified at the premises of undertakings. However, the speed and efficiency of performing roadside checks as a general audit of the company sometimes leads to their excessive use, undermining legal…
Case Study: The Complexity of Cross-Border Compliance – A Real- Example from Belgium
CASE STUDY: THE COMPLEXITY OF CROSS BORDER COMPLIANCE – A REAL EXAMPLE FROM BELGIUM A recent incident in Belgium has highlighted a growing challenge in European road transport enforcement: the difficulty of navigating overlapping legal frameworks—particularly when EU regulations intersect with international agreements involving non-EU countries. A commercial vehicle conducting transport between Great Britain and…
Scary Road Control Procedures: Supporting the Transport Sector’s Rights
In recent years, the transport sector has faced growing challenges, particularly regarding the legality and fairness of road controls conducted by local control authorities. One case, in 2023, involving a Romanian transport company, has drawn significant public attention due to procedural violations during the road control by French authorities (DREAL)[1]. Unfortunately, such cases are increasing across…
Alarming New French Decree on road transport inspections – major challenges for transport companies
New French Decree on road transport inspections – key updates and impact on transport companies The road transport sector is set to experience significant changes following the introduction of the French Decree of February 12, 2025[i], effective the same date, which implements Directive 2006/22/EC. This new French decree establishes a comprehensive control system for ensuring…
Failure to issue the Polish Form RMPD100 – Penalty of 3000 EUR
Missing Polish Form RMPD100 – Penalty of 3000 EUR The first penalties of around 3000 EUR for missing RMPD100 forms have been issued by Polish authorities for both non-EU and EU carriers entering Poland without the required form or filling it incorrectly. A short reminder: When international carriage of goods by road and cabotage transport…
Germany increases Border Controls with neighboring countries for the next 6 months !
Germany increases Border Controls Starting Monday, 16 September, Germany will implement border controls with several neighboring countries, including France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark. These measures are set to last for six months as part of the government’s intensified efforts to curb irregular immigration. The decision to reinstate these controls is part of a…