How are loading times to be proven with this tachograph prior to departure?

This device is a tachograph, used in commercial vehicles to record driving times, breaks, and vehicle speed. In Germany, regulations require drivers to log loading times to ensure compliance with driving hours and rest periods.

For proving loading times, they should be entered into the tachograph itself. This is important because it creates an official record that can be audited by authorities, ensuring accountability for hours worked and compliance with regulations.

Some drivers might think they could simply note loading times separately or inform their employer. However, without recording this information directly in the tachograph, there is less accountability and potential discrepancies in their driving logs could arise. Thus, the necessity of using the tachograph ensures accuracy and compliance with German transportation regulations.