The European Parliament approved the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council 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 the Council on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport
The Parliament noted that the act was adopted in accordance with the Council position, and it took note of a Commission statement on Regulation 561/2006 (EC): in order to guarantee uniform and effective implementation of the legislation on driving times and rest periods, the Commission states that it will continue to follow the implementation of this legislation closely, and take appropriate initiatives if necessary.