Division 1 Monitoring cards insertion and withdrawalF1F2

013 The recording equipment shall monitor the card interface devices to detect card insertions and withdrawals.

014 Upon card insertion the recording equipment shall detect whether the card inserted is a valid tachograph card and in such a case identify the card type.

015 The recording equipment shall be so designed that the tachograph cards are locked in position on their proper insertion into the card interface devices.

016 The release of tachograph cards may function only when the vehicle is stopped and after the relevant data have been stored on the cards. The release of the card shall require positive action by the user.