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What are the symbols on the tachograph?

What are the symbols on the tachograph?

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 is the POA symbol on a tachograph?

Available or POA (period of availability) – this indicates the driver’s availability. POAs include waiting time, for example taking a vehicle via ferry or waiting for loading and unloading. Rest/break – another self-explanatory one, this symbol denotes both in-work breaks and daily/weekly rest periods.

What is the meaning of tachograph?

British Dictionary definitions for tachograph tachograph. / (ˈtækəˌɡrɑːf, -ˌɡræf) / noun. a tachometer that produces a graphical record (tachogram) of its readings, esp a device for recording the speed of and distance covered by a heavy goods vehicleOften shortened to: tacho.

What does VDO mean on Tacho?

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 out mean on a tachograph?

OUT comes from the long version “OUT of Scope” and means “Outside the scope“. In this context, the scope of the EU regulations on driving and rest periods Regulation (EC) 561/2006 and Tachograph Regulation (EU) 165/2014 is meant. OUT means that the digital tachograph does not have to be used.

Does POA stop the WTD clock?

Every minute on POA, delays your WTD break by the same amount. Must be correct as I have NEVER had an infringement for it.

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.

How long do tacho infringements last?

How long do tacho infringements last? If you’re wondering how long tacho infringements last, the straight answer is that there is no limit, and as stated above; driver hours offences can be investigated for up to 6 months. There are however different levels of infringements, where a level 5 infringement is the highest.

What is the 6 hour rule?

What is the 6 hour rule? In short the 6 hour rule is: A driver may not WORK (That means both driving & other work) for more than 6 hours at once without taking a break. Before working beyond the 6 hours you must have taken a break of at least 15 minutes.

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