Common use of Recording Time Clause in Contracts

Recording Time. (a) Control device must be so constructed that the period of driving time is always recorded automatically and that it is possible, through the operation where necessary of a switch device to record separately the other periods of time as follows: (i) under the sign : driving time; (ii) under the sign : ..all other periods of work; : (iii) under the sign other periods of availability, namely: - waiting time, i.e. the period during which drivers need remain at their posts only for the purpose of answering any calls to start or resume driving or to carry out other work, - time spent beside the driver while the vehicle is in motion, - time spent on a bunk while the vehicle is in motion; (iv) under the sign :breaks in work and daily rest periods. Each Contracting Party may permit all the periods referred to in subparagraphs (ii) and (iii) above to be recorded under the sign on the record sheets used on vehicles registered in its territory. (b) It must be possible, from the characteristics of the traces, their relative positions and if necessary the signs laid down in paragraph 4 (a) to distinguish clearly between the various periods of time. The various periods of time should be differentiated from one another on the record by differences in the thickness of the relevant traces, or by any other system of at least equal effectiveness from the point of view of legibility and ease of interpretation of the record. (c) In the case of vehicles with a crew consisting of more than one driver, the recordings provided for in paragraph 4 (a) must be made on two separate sheets, each sheet being allocated to one driver. In this case, the forward movement of the separate sheets must be effected either by a single mechanism or by separate synchronized mechanisms.