What is a digital tachograph driver card?

About the digital tachograph driver card The personal digital tachograph driver card is a credit card-sized plastic card that contains a microchip. The card can store all relevant driver data required for EU Drivers’ Hours regulations including break and rest times.

How much is a digital tachograph driver card?

It costs: £32 for your first GB driver digital tachograph card. £19 to renew an expired card. £19 to replace a lost or stolen card.

How long is a digital tachograph driver smart card valid?

five years
Your digital tachograph driver card is valid for five years. You should apply for renewal at least 15 days before your current driver card expires. Once your card expires it can only be used to display, print or download the data held on it.

Can a driver have more than one digital tachograph card?

One smart card per driver – One of the most crucial tachograph rules is that you cannot share your smart card with other drivers. The DVLA must have correct and up to date contact information for you.

How to apply for a new tachograph driver card?

The team demonstrated three paths in the users’ journey for both Driver Card and Company Card user groups: apply for a new card, replace a lost card and renew an existing card.

How does a digital tachograph work on a car?

Digital tachographs work by storing digital data on the driver and vehicle in their own memory and separately on a driver’s smart card.

What are the functions of a temporary tachograph card?

The temporary driver card is a personal tachograph card with three functions: Gives access to the digital tachograph. Registers driving and rest times. The maximum period of validity of the temporary driver card depends on the duration of the work permit or driver attestation, but the card is never valid for more than 185 days.

Do you have to renew your Irish tachograph card?

First time applications are only for drivers who have never had an Irish or EU digital tachograph driver card before. If you have ever had an Irish digital tachograph driver card, you’ll need to either renew your card or replace it if it was lost or stolen. If you have an EU driver card, you’ll need to exchange your driver card for an Irish one.