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The relevant requirements of Annex I, the specific requirements of this Annex and the conformity assessment procedures listed in this Annex apply to taximeters.
A device that works together with a signal generator(1) to make a measuring instrument.
This device measures duration, calculates distance on the basis of a signal delivered by the distance signal generator. Additionally, it calculates and displays the fare to be paid for a trip on the basis of the calculated distance and/or the measured duration of the trip.
The total amount of money due for a trip based on a fixed initial hire fee and/or the length and/or the duration of the trip. The fare does not include a supplement charged for extra services.
The speed value found by division of a time tariff value by a distance tariff value.
Fare calculation based on application of the time tariff below the cross-over speed and application of the distance tariff above the cross-over speed.
Fare calculation based on simultaneous application of time tariff and distance tariff over the whole trip.
The different modes in which a taximeter fulfils the different parts of its functioning. The operating positions are distinguished by the following indications:
‘For Hire’ | : | The operating position in which the fare calculation is disabled |
‘Hired’ | : | The operating position in which the fare calculation takes place on the basis of a possible initial charge and a tariff for distance travelled and/or time of the trip |
‘Stopped’ | : | The operating position in which the fare due for the trip is indicated and at least the fare calculation based on time is disabled. |
operation position: ‘For Hire’, ‘Hired’ or ‘Stopped’;
totaliser data according to point 15.1;
general information: constant of the distance signal generator, date of securing, taxi identifier, real time, identification of the tariff;
fare information for a trip: total charged, fare, calculation of the fare, supplement charge, date, start time, finish time, distance travelled;
tariff(s) information: parameters of tariff(s).
National legislation may require certain devices to be connected to the interface(s) of a taximeter. Where such a device is required; it shall be possible, by secured setting, to inhibit automatically the operation of the taximeter for reasons of the non-presence or improper functioning of the required device.
a minimum temperature range of 80 °C for the climatic environment;
the limits of the DC power supply for which the instrument has been designed.
For the time elapsed: ± 0,1 %
minimum value of mpe: 0,2 s;
For the distance travelled: ± 0,2 %
minimum value of mpe: 4 m;
For the calculation of the fare: ± 0,1 %
minimum, including rounding: corresponding to the least significant digit of the fare indication.
continue to work correctly or resume its correct functioning without loss of data available before the voltage drop if the voltage drop is temporary, i.e. due to restarting the engine;
abort an existing measurement and return to the position ‘For Hire’ if the voltage drop is for a longer period.
The total distance travelled by the taxi;
The total distance travelled when hired;
The total number of hirings;
The total amount of money charged as supplements;
The total amount of money charged as fare.
The totalised values shall include the values saved according to point 9 under conditions of loss of power supply.
distance of the trip;
duration of the trip;
time of the day;
date;
day of the week.
the timekeeping shall have an accuracy of 0,02 %;
the correction possibility of the clock shall be not more than 2 minutes per week. Correction for summer and wintertime shall be performed automatically;
correction, automatic or manually, during a trip shall be prevented.
Distance travelled:
kilometres;
miles, in those Member States to which Article (1)(b) of Directive 80/181/EEC applies.
Time elapsed:
seconds, minutes or hours, as may be suitable; keeping in mind the necessary resolution and the need to prevent misunderstandings.
The conformity assessment procedures referred to in Article 17 that the manufacturer can choose between are:
B + F or B + D or H1.
The distance signal generator is outside the scope of this Directive.