Important: It is against the law for a driver to hold more than one valid digital tachograph driver card at any given time. Another section contains more information about the rules for transport and businesses in the United Kingdom.

If you would like Vision uploader to start each time you start your computer and launch windows select “start with Windows”It also offers some basic analysis and reporting capabilities. See Smartanalysis if you require analysis and reporting of compliance with drivers’ hours and working time regulations. As the driver, you must keep printout records of your Vehicle Unit (VU) if you need to drive while you are waiting for a replacement smart card. The records must also have the date, your signature, and your name printed on the reverse side of the files. This cookie is used to store information on user preferences, to provide offers that are targeted to individual interests.

Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) operators can apply for or renew a company tachograph card online. Companies can also make an application to get the drivers’ versions (on their behalf). But, companies must apply for each driver card as a separate application. Remember the process used to apply for a company digital tachograph card is different than the one for driver cards.You can apply online (in minutes) or use the special form to make a digital tachograph application with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if you have: If you have more than one card reader plugged in the following screen will be displayed. Select the card reader you want to use. Digivu+ is supplied with its own USB adapter for connection with your PC or laptop. Files will be automatically uploaded as soon as the digivu is inserted in the USB adaptor.

The digivu employs a simple traffic light system of LEDs with Orange indicating activity; Green completion and Red a problem.

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common rules for all tachographs - including ‘multi-manning’ and keeping 2nd driver records, recording other work, rest-days and days off

Note: You might also get the DVLA digital tachograph card application form at some of the bigger MOT testing stations but not at Post Offices. Transport Operators of all sizes need to capture and store data from the digital drivers’ card and digital tachograph Vehicle Unit. If you are replacing your existing FTA Data Uploader we advise that you remove the following applications: to get your first GB driver digital tachograph card if you currently live abroad/outside Great BritainYou should keep them in case you need to use them as evidence. For example, if you get stopped and inspected at the roadside by DVLA enforcement officers or the police. Within the supplied PC software you can decide which file format you prefer from; ddd, v1b, c1b and tgd. All files from the digivu contain the legally required signatures. If this happens, you must report it immediately to the DVLA and apply for a digi card replacement within one week (7 days).