Correct Use Of The Ferry/Train Mode

Ferry/Train Provisions

Ferry/Train with analogue & G1 tachographs

When operating switch mechanisms:

• Ferry/Train ‘flag’ occurs

Non-operating switch mechanisms:

• No events in tachograph
• No effect on calculation of driving and resting times in tachograph

Ferry/Train provisions with G2 smart tachograph

Ferry/Train at short crossings

• There is no legal obligation to operate Ferry/Train switch mechanisms at short crossings
• Nevertheless, a vehicle motion conflict occurs
• DSRC – RTM7: ‘VehicleMotionConflict variable if at least one vehicle motion event has been recorded in the VU within the last 10 days’

Advice for Ferry/Train at short crossings

Strong advice to drivers:

• Operate Ferry/Train switch mechanism also at short crossings