Is your digital tachograph card faulty?

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has identified an issue which means that some digital tachograph cards may malfunction.  The only cards affected are those issued between 24 March, 2007 and 31 August, 2008. Cards issued outside of these dates are not affected.

Drivers with faulty cards do not need to contact the DVLA for a replacement. New cards will be sent out automatically, along with a letter to explain what to do with the old card. All drivers’ hours data should be downloaded from the old card before returning it.   

VOSA has agreed with DVLA to allow drivers with a faulty card longer than the usual 15 days grace period. If a card is malfunctioning a driver can continue to drive until a replacement card is received providing he maintains a manual record of his activities by taking the VU printouts at the start and end of each day and recording personal details on them.