What is a UK driver card?
Your Driver Card will store at least 28 days of data comprised of the following: 1) Driver Activities: Driving, Working, Periods of Availability, Break and rest times. Identification of any vehicles used. Dates and Times of use. Locations of where shifts begin and end. You can drive without a driver card for up to 15 calendar days, or longer if it is necessary for the vehicle to be returned to its premises, as long as you can prove that you could not use the card during this period.
What is a driver card?
The driver card serves multiple purposes, including recording the driver’s identity, driving activities, and rest periods. It captures data such as driving time, breaks, rest periods, and other events, helping authorities and companies monitor compliance with driving time regulations and overall driver behavior. The driver card serves multiple purposes, including recording the driver’s identity, driving activities, and rest periods.
How long do driver cards take to arrive?
Inform the DVLA and apply for a new card. The DVLA has a duty to provide driver cards within 5 days of receiving an application. It is only possible to drive for 15 days without a tacho card, and during this time you must take manual printouts of your vehicle’s tachograph data at the start and end of every shift. 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.If you’ve lost your digital tachograph card, it’s crucial that you inform the DVLA as soon as possible, as it will affect your ability to record your drivers’ hours. You can continue to drive for up to 15 days without a card, while you wait for a replacement. You must apply for a new card within 7 days.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.