Digital Tachographs – Basic User Guide

As of 1^st May 2006 every eligible vehicle is required to be fitted with a digital tachograph vehicle unit (VU) to assist drivers in keeping track of their hours behind the wheel. The most common tacho in use today is made by Continental Automotive (formerly known as Siemens) and the second most common is made by Stoneridge. It is very important that drivers have a thorough knowledge of how to use their tachograph and the rules and regulations attached to them to help maintain accurate driving records. ...