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You MUST NOT:
                                                                                                   If your card is lost, stolen or damaged, you must
             Drive a vehicle without your own, valid driver’s digital card                      inform the YOUR LINE MANAGER immediately and

              in the Tachograph Recording Equipment.                                                CONTACT THE DVLA to request a replacement.

        One of the most frequent offences committed by drivers is                                 Ensure you record all correspondence, including a
        failing to keep a ‘full and proper record’.                                                reference number, and carry this on your person

                                                                                                                         whilst driving.
        You Can:
        Move a vehicle without your card in the tachograph machine                              You will then be permitted to operate a vehicle under

        IF that vehicle is parked and blocking the exit to your vehicle                           EU Regulations, providing you record daily vehicle
        and preventing you from starting your daily duties. Only then                             printouts, for a maximum of 15 days. If your card

        move this vehicle to the nearest and safest clearing point,                             hasn’t arrived after 15 days, you must not operate a

        allowing you to continue with your duties.                                                      vehicle and inform your LINE MANAGER.



           A      ny attempt to falsify records either by way of an absence                        constitute ‘lost, stolen or damaged’. You will be
                    “PLEASE BE AWARE THAT”
                                                                                                      Leaving it at home, for example, does not



        of records, e.g. moving a vehicle without a card in a position to                                 required to return home to collect it.
        record, using a digital card other than your own or interference of
        the recording mechanism by items or devices, will be fully

        investigated and if proven, could lead to DISCIPLINARY ACTION.









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