Does a digital tachograph record speed?
A digital tachograph is a radio-sized device fitted on goods and passenger vehicles. The tachograph digitally records various types of driver and vehicle data such as journey distance, speed, driving time and driver’s activity.
What are the tachograph rules?
General working and rest time rules
- The maximum working time in a week is 60 hours, and the average maximum working time over a period of 16 weeks cannot exceed 48 hours.
- All breaks must take place after at least 6 hours with the following times:
- All breaks are to be taken in increments of at least 15 minutes.
What does overspeed 30 mean on a digital tacho?
bullocks, you will get overspeed infringments for going above the max set speed of the vehicle for more than 30 secs, so if you truck is limited to 52mph and you do 56mph for more than 30 secs,you will have an overspeed recorded on your card.
Can I drive without a digital tachograph card inserted?
In order to be driving without a digital tacho card you must: You can only drive without a tacho card for a maximum of 15 calendar days. The DVLA is required to issue you a new card within 5 working days, so this should not be a huge problem.
Does overspeed show on Tacho?
The tacho is set for 56 mph, or its kilometre equivalent, to record speeding violations when towing but, of course, the speed limit for a vehicle of this type with trailer is 60mph or the 100kph that my analog tacho indicates as overspeed. This is an offence only if the trailer is attached.
How many tacho rolls should I carry?
Make sure there are enough printer rolls in the vehicle (there must be one in the tachograph head and one spare in the cab.
How long can you drive without digital tacho card?
15 calendar days
You can drive without a driver card for up to 15 calendar days, or longer if it is necessary for the vehicle to be returned to its premises, as long as you can prove that you could not use the card during this period.
Can you prove the speed on a digital tachograph?
Once you have the file you then need to get it analysed by a bureau who have the skills and software to carry out forensic analysis on vehicle files. Remember it is 24 hours of driving time so you may still be able to get the data for a specific time 3 days ago as long as the vehicle has not done more that 24 hours of driving since the event.
Do you need a driver card to use a tachograph?
You must hold a valid driver card to operate the tachograph unit. Your driver card is personal to you (like your driving licence). The card identifies you to the vehicle unit. If you do not have a valid driver card, you must not drive a vehicle with a digital tachograph.
How long can you drive without a Tacho card?
You can only drive without a tacho card for a maximum of 15 calendar days. The DVLA is required to issue you a new card within 5 working days, so this should not be a huge problem. If your card has expired, you effectively don’t have one. You will need to wait until a replacement card is in your hand before you can start driving again.
Can you get stuck in traffic with a tachograph?
If youre stationary with your toggle set to break, then youll have large periods of breaktime For people unfortunate enough to be using a digital tachograph things arent as much fun.