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
'Vehicle motion conflict'
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
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