THE SMART TACHOGRAPH IS AVAILABLE

No - No new driver card is required.

Both generations of driver cards (G1 and G2) are compatible with the DTCO 4.0 and earlier versions

Company card

The company card remains valid until expiry date. The registration on the DTCO 4.0 remains unchanged as with the earlier digital releases.

The DTCO 4.0 asks when plugging in the driver card, whether the personal data may be used.

Data protection is ensured throughout for the driver. Only 18 of the 72 available datasets are not classified as "personal". All other data may only be given from the cockpit via the ITS interface if the driver has approved the request via the "Privacy Button".

This complies with the high security and privacy standards for the processing of personal data in accordance with EU Directive 2016/679.

No. Driving license and driver card remain separate IDs. (Information April 2019)

Via the DSRC (dedicated short-range communication) interface of the DTCO® 4.0, regulatory authorities can now retrieve vehicle data and information about security breaches while driving

• Last attempt at a security breach
• Longest interruption of the power supply
• sensor fault
• Data error way and speed
• Data conflict vehicle movement
• Driving without a valid map
• Insert the card while driving
• Time adjustment data
• Calibration data including the date of the last two calibrations
• License plate of the vehicle
• Speed ​​recorded by the tachograph

A defined minimum amount of data is transmitted through the DSCR interface of the DTCO after authentication to the passing control officers or to the corresponding infrastructure such as sign gantries. Only vehicle data and information about security breaches as well as defective functions are queried.

Time-consuming inspections are only carried out in case of suspicion. There will be no "automatic punishment" due to a non-compliant data.

If there is no suspicion, drivers and truck companies save time in avoiding inspections.

The new tachograph hardware uses new encryption technology, requiring a new a Download Key DLK Pro S or you can update your existing download tool DLK Pro with a license card and an update.

Both Keys can then read both the new and old tachographs.

You can buy the download key DLK Pro S directly in our shop: https://www.vdo-shop.de/de_DE/start.html

Yes. The country code must still be confirmed otherwise it is a traffic offense

Yes. The change of summer and winter time must still be done manually.

No, on the contrary. The encryption of communication between the tachograph and the KITAS 4.0, which processes the impulses for speed and distance, has been improved cryptographically. An electronic encryption method and a new sealing procedure protect against manipulation.

No. The driver will not transfer more personal information than before. In addition, you have the option to prevent them with the privacy button. You can find the list of data the control authorities see by remote reading above, under Inspections – which data can be retrieved during remote reading?

Automatic recording of position data via satellite.

The DTCO® 4.0 records the vehicle’s position data only for inspection purposes but are not transmitted to the operator.

No. Since the remote control is performed on the moving vehicle, only those showing security breaches are stopped. All others usually do not notice the control and can continue driving without being disturbed.

Yes. Every driver must be trained or instructed before operating the new smart tachographs. This is stated in Article 33 of the EU Regulation. This is the responsibility of the employer.

With the DTCO® SmartLink Pro, you can connect the DTCO with your smartphone and use the practical VDO apps.

With the VDO Driver App you can manage your personal driving and rest times as well as daily and weekly working hours.

Yes. Another requirement of the EU directive is the automatic recording of the position via GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) at the start and end of the working periods and after 3 hours of accumulated driving time. Based on the amendment, this data may be used to support fleet management solutions, such as geofencing.

For this purpose, the DTCO® 4.0 uses the global satellite architecture GNNS and accesses individual satellite systems such as NAVSTAR GPS from the United States, GLONASS from the Russian Federation and the European system Galileo.

This ensures that the device has always sufficiently strong signal.

Position data is stored in the DTCO only for inspection, but is not transmitted to the employer.

No. The remote reading is only for the quick detection of security breaches. The traffic offense can still only be determined by direct personal control by the authorities.

The tachograph inspections are required every 2 years.

The time needed for the inspection depends on the vehicle, since the tested components are installed differently depending on the model. Above all, this concerns the access to the sensor.

You can view the latest version of the schedule of penalties on the website of your local  Federal Office for Goods Transport: