The ROADPOL University was in action this week in Hasselt, Belgium, where a Master Class on Smart Tachograph Fraud Prevention took place.
The advanced training focused on detecting manipulations in Generation 1 and 2 smart tachographs, strengthening enforcement capabilities and supporting fair competition and road safety across Europe.
Officers
A total of 17 enforcement officers from Hungary, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg, Austria, Latvia, Romania, Ireland, and Croatia took part in the course. The participants enhanced their technical knowledge and shared valuable experience in identifying increasingly sophisticated fraud methods.
Trainers
The training was conducted by four expert instructors:
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Sven Kilian, Police of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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Frédéric Martin, Belgian Federal Police / ROADPOL
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Two experts from ECR/EGTC
The group also welcomed two representatives from the European Labour Authority (ELA), who presented the agency’s role and mission within the EU, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in promoting fair labour mobility in the transport sector.
The European Commission sponsored the master class, reaffirming its support for initiatives that enhance cross-border enforcement and help combat tachograph manipulation.
Mission
Through a mix of lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises, the participants developed sharper detection skills and a deeper understanding of tachograph systems — furthering ROADPOL’s mission to ensure safe, fair, and transparent road transport across Europe.