In our country and European countries, a device has been created for drivers engaged in passenger and freight transportation that allows you to record how much time a driver is driving and how much time he rests. This was done in order to improve road safety. But the device is only one half. The second is the driver card for the tachograph. Without a small piece of plastic with a chip, the device simply will not work - it's a kind of identifier. What kind of card is it, where it can be issued and how much it costs - further.
Card for the tachograph: what is it?
A card with a special chip inside. This is the key that allows you to identify and authenticate drivers of vehicles. The digital tachograph (the driver’s card is inserted into it) uses crypto-algorithms for work - all data is very reliably protected.
Using this card, the device will allow you to read already recorded information about whether the driver complied with the operating mode, rested, or controlled the speed mode. Also, data from the tachograph will report how long the car was moving. The information recorded on this card is also the basis for fines.
What does it look like?
The driver card for the tachograph can be in various designs. Its appearance depends on the reader equipped with the vehicle. So, a tachograph can meet the requirements of European or domestic technical regulations. These are digital tachographs with SKZI. For these devices different cards are used.
Who can apply for a driver card
So, a driver card for a tachograph can be issued for any persons who have documents confirming the right to drive cars of categories "C", "D", "E". In addition to these persons, it can be issued to everyone who lives in the Russian Federation no less than 185 days a year.
To draw up a driver card, it is necessary that the person reaches a certain age. So, for drivers engaged in cargo transportation, including using trailers and semi-trailers with a maximum weight of up to 7.5 tons, from 18 years. The driver of another car can count on getting a card after 21 years.
For those who work in passenger traffic, the card is issued after reaching 21 years. However, it is important to have a working experience of at least 1 year by a truck driver weighing more than 3.5 tons.
Important Nuances
The driver of a freight or passenger vehicle, on which the card is issued, is obliged to clearly fulfill all the obligations that are established in the requirements of the AETR and the legislation of the Russian Federation.
The owner must keep the tachograph chip card with him at all times. If authorized from the relevant inspections require the presentation of a card, the driver must comply with the requirement.
You must periodically upload data. The law provides for the possibility of printing or copying it to a computer directly by the driver or other authorized employee from the employer.
One driver is allowed to own only one card. If there is a need for replacement, and this is necessary, for example, when leaving Russia for permanent residence, then it is necessary to undergo decontamination. Then a new driver card for the tachograph is created with a note that this is a replacement.
So, chip cards that have expired are subject to replacement. It is also allowed to replace those that have certain defects, and their work is accompanied by malfunctions. If the card is damaged, lost, stolen, it will also be replaced.If the owner’s personal data has changed, this is also the reason for the release of a new one.
Tachograph driver card: where to get
The surest way is to find a company that accepts applications for issuance, as well as replacing or updating such cards. Moreover, the company must fully comply with the requirements of the order of the Ministry of Transport of Russia No. 36. A complete list of such companies whose main specialization is card issuing can be found on the website of Rosavtotrans.
You can submit documents and apply for issuance at the office of a suitable company. The driver also receives additional services. For example, there is no need to fill out all the documents yourself - the company employees will gladly fill in everything. But still have to take a picture. However, this is done in the same office.
Online clearance
Today there are a huge number of services that deal with the design and manufacture. An official and not very official driver card for a tachograph can be made. Where to get it depends on the specific company and delivery conditions. These services are convenient in that there is no need to go somewhere - all forms can be downloaded from the site.
The first thing to do with such a service is to register. Often they are asked to indicate a phone number - an access password will come to it. Then you should fill out an application.
Different companies have different forms of profiles, but the data that should be entered there is the same. It is imperative to indicate contact details, payment details, as well as indicate which particular card is needed. They are made either according to the European or Russian model.
After that, you will be prompted to download copies of your driver’s documents. Different services may have other requirements, but often they are all the same.
How soon is the card issued?
Production of tachograph cards in most cases takes about 15-25 days from the moment the application was accepted and also when the payment was made. This is relevant for European cards, while the CPSI card will be produced a little longer.
But there is also information that recently there are too many people who want to draw up this card, and the lead time for a separate order can reach 60 days, or even more.
Prices
As for the cost, the driver’s card will be made at a price from 2000 to 3000 rubles. Cards of the European standard will cost a little more expensive - 3000-4500 p. Wholesale prices apply for enterprises, but for this it is necessary to place an order for all drivers.
