Bratislava Legal Forum 2026: Analyzing New Obligations for Small Carriers Effective July 2026

The mandatory introduction of smart tachographs for light commercial vehicles (vans over 2.5 tonnes) in international transport poses major operational challenges for small carriers. The issue extends beyond device installation—the main difficulty lies in applying statutory exemptions in practice.

At the Bratislava Legal Forum 2026 conference, JUDr. Zuzana Vlková, PhD. delivered a presentation addressing this issue. Her analysis focused primarily on the interpretation ambiguities surrounding these regulatory exemptions and their private law impact on small transport operators.

The full paper will be available here soon: (.)

Zuzana Vlková

Attorney at law