Revision question · Drivers' hours and rest periods

Why should you carry spare tachograph charts?

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As a defence against a speeding prosecution

To record when you've been in a traffic delay

For recording extra loading duties and overtime

To replace the original chart if it gets dirty

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Your employer should supply enough approved charts for your journey. They should include spares in case any get damaged or are taken by an authorised inspecting officer.

Reviewed reading for this question

Keep a complete personal analogue recordReviewed guidance summary · These test the 24-hour chart limit, approved spare charts, damaged-chart retention, start location and personal records on compatible vehicle changes; the inspected circular paper graphic is an analogue chart.

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