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tachograph
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tach·o·graph  (tk-grf)
n.
A machine that records the measurements of a tachometer, especially one in a vehicle recording its speed and the times at which it was driven.

[Greek takhos, speed + -graph.]

tachograph [ˈtækəˌgrɑːf -ˌgræf]
n
(Engineering / Automotive Engineering) a tachometer that produces a graphical record (tachogram) of its readings, esp a device for recording the speed of and distance covered by a heavy goods vehicle Often shortened to tacho
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Noun1.tachograph - a tachometer that produces a graphical record of its readings; used to record the speed and duration of trips in a motor vehicle
tach, tachometer - measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation
Translations
tachograph [ˈtækəgrɑːf] N (Brit) → tacógrafo m
tachograph [ˈtækəgrɑːf] ntachygraphe m
tachograph
n (Brit) → Fahrtenschreiber m, → Tachograf m
tachograph [ˈtækəˌgrɑːf] ntachigrafo


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He also placed a series of conditions on the firm's licence including: ensuring drivers' hours and tachographs are observed and proper records kept the company should employ a specialist company to study its tachographs and driver records and provide training for drivers on laws about working hours Ferris should provide all drivers with formal contracts, including a written disciplinary code, by August 31.
Thirty seven of the total convictions were for false records with the other convictions being for offences of insufficient daily rest, excessive duty time, insufficient breaks, failing to make a record of the entirety of duty undertaken and failing to produce tachographs at the roadside.
By tampering with the tachographs, the workers were alleged to have been altering their set working hours.
 
 
 
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