What are tachograph symbols called?
The ‘Driving’ symbol indicates the status of a driver driving the vehicle, usually followed by the time spent driving. The ‘Other work’ symbol – indicates that the driver is logged in and doing work other than driving. The ‘Available’ symbol indicates the driver’s availability.
What does VDO mean on a tachograph?
The VDO Counter constantly displays the remaining driving time and rest periods for the driver. Meaning Drivers will always know how long they still on their break, how long their next break must be and how far they are allowed to drive after their break.
What does POA mean on a tachograph?
Generally speaking, a period of availability ( POA ) is waiting time, the duration of which must be known in advance. Examples of what might count as a POA are accompanying a vehicle on a ferry crossing or waiting while other workers load/unload the vehicle.
Does POA count as working time?
Periods of Availability (PoA) are paid time but do not count towards the 48 average working week or the 60 hour a week maximum.
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. When everything’s coming your way, you’re in the wrong lane.
How many hours can I drive on Tacho?
1) Tachograph Rules – Maximum Driving Hours
The weekly maximum driving hours can total no more than 56 hours, and the maximum two-weekly driving limit is 90 hours over any 2 week period.
What are the tachograph 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: 30 minutes after 6 hours.
Do I need a tacho printout?
Yes. Drivers must make accurate records of their activities while they’re working, and must provide this whenever it is requested of them. However, it may be that their digital tachograph unit is malfunctioning or that an incorrect record has been made.
What do you write on the back of a tacho printout?
All printouts must be marked with:
the driver’s name or driver card or licence number, so the driver can be identified.any manual entries needed to show periods of other work, availability, and rest or break.the driver’s signature.
What information does a tachograph record?
Tachographs record information about driving time, speed and distance. They’re used to make sure drivers and employers follow the rules on drivers’ hours.
How do you use a digital tachograph without a card?
In order to be driving without a digital tacho card you must:
Inform the DVLA (or DVLNI, if applicable) that your card has been lost, stolen or damaged. You must inform your superior, and anyone else your employer requires of you.
