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Inserting a New Print Roll into the Digital Tachograph
Common Pictograms
Driving time
Period of Availability
Break and rest time
Other Work Time
Valid interruption / break
?
Unknown time
Tachograph card
Printer
Display
Vehicle unit
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Event
X
Fault
Daily driver activities from the driver card
Daily driver activities from the Vehicle Unit
Driver Cards - Legal Requirements
First issue
– Drivers should complete DVLA form D777B. The driver card is valid for 5 years and
upon renewal the driver must apply not later than 15 days before expiry. The driver may hold one
valid driver card only and is authorised to use only his own personalised driver card.
Lost or Stolen Card
If a driver card is lost or stolen, a replacement must be applied for within 7 calendar days. Stolen
cards should be reported to the Police and DVLA. (DVLA tel no: 0300 790 6109).
The driver must then at the start and end of the shift generate a daily printout from the digital
tachograph and add personal information such as name and signature. Drivers' may continue to
drive without a driver card for a maximum period of 15 days or for longer if this is necessary for
the vehicle to return to its premises
Malfunctioning Card
A Malfunctioning card should be returned to DVLA using form D777B
Driving without
card
