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How often must an analogue tachograph be checked at an approved calibration centre?

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Every year

Every two years

Every five years

Every six years

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Every two yearsThis was the right answer

An analogue tachograph must be checked every two years and recalibrated and sealed every six years. This must be done at an approved calibration centre. Digital tachographs, unlike analogue ones, must be recalibrated every two years.

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Check calibration and report faults promptlyReviewed guidance summary · These distinguish the plaque date, six-year analogue recalibration, two-year inspection and conditional one-week return-to-base rule; repair remains due as soon as possible.

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