Division 4 Environmental and electrical specificationsF1F2

185 The tachograph cards shall be capable of operating correctly in all the climatic conditions normally encountered in Community territory and at least in the temperature range - 25 ^o C to + 70 ^o C with occasional peaks of up to + 85 ^o C, ‘ occasional ’ meaning not more than 4 hours each time and not over 100 times during the lifetime of the card.

186 The tachograph cards shall be capable of operating correctly in the humidity range 10 % to 90 %.

187 The tachograph cards shall be capable of operating correctly for a five-year period if used within the environmental and electrical specifications.

188 During operation, the tachograph cards shall conform to Commission Directive 95/54/EC of 31 October 1995 ^f1 , related to electromagnetic compatibility, and shall be protected against electrostatic discharges.