Decree of the Ministry of Industry and Trade No. 335 / 2000 Coll.
Decree of the Ministry of Industry and Trade laying down requirements for taximeters marked with EEC mark
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DECLARATION
Ministry of Industry and Trade
of 6 September 2000
laying down requirements for EEC-marked taximeters
The Ministry of Industry and Trade provides, pursuant to Section 27 of Act No. 505 / 1990 Coll., on Metrology, as amended by Act No. 119 / 2000 Coll., ("the Act ') for the implementation of Sections 6 (2) and 9 (1) of the Act:
This decree sets out requirements for measuring instruments of over-time and distance travelled ("taxometers').
The taximeters may be marked with the EEC type-approval mark and the EEC initial verification mark, the graphic form of which is provided for in the specific legislation, (2) only if they meet the requirements set out in the Annex to this Regulation and the fulfilment of which has been verified by the procedures laid down in the specific legislation.2).
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of the publication of the sectoral annex to the Protocol to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the Czech Republic, of the one part, and the European Communities and their Member States, of the other part, on conformity assessment and acceptance of industrial products in the Collection of International Treaties, or on the date of the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of the Czech Republic to the European Union, if that date is earlier.
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Annex to Decree No 335 / 2000 Coll.
Requirements for taximeters
1. TERMINOLOGY
1.1 Taxometers are instruments which, depending on the characteristics of the vehicle in which they are installed and on the values of the rates set therein, automatically calculate and display, if in service, the amounts to be paid by the customer of the vehicle designated as a taxi on the basis of the distance travelled and at a speed below the limit laid down, on the basis of the length of the rental period of the vehicle, other than the various supplements which may result from the legislation in force in the Member States.
1.2 Specific terms
The data displayed by the taximeter depends on the "k 'meter constant and the" w' vehicle constant in which the taximeter is installed. This "w 'constant is a function of the effective circuit for" vehicle wheels' and the ratio of the number of wheels to the speed of the vehicle component used to connect the vehicle to the taximeter.
1.2.1. Axometer constants "k"
The "k 'meter constant is a characteristic variable which indicates the type and number of impulses that the apparatus must accept in order to provide the correct indication corresponding to the distance travelled.
This constant k is expressed as:
(a) as the number of revolutions per km; or
(b) as the number of impulses per kilometre (impulse / km)
depending on whether the information relating to the distance travelled by the vehicle is brought to the taximeter as the number of revolutions of its main shaft (drive shafts at the input point to the apparatus) or in the form of electrical impulses.
1.2.2. Vehicle constants "w"
The "w 'of the vehicle is a variable indicating the type and number of impulses intended to drive the taximeter and displayed in the relevant device to which the vehicle is equipped for this purpose and the corresponding distances travelled.
This constant w is expressed by:
(a) as the number of revolutions per km; or
(b) as the number of impulses per kilometre (impulse / km)
depending on whether the distance information travelled by the vehicle is given by the number of revolutions of the part driving the taximeter or by the number of electrical impulses.
This constant varies according to several factors, in particular the tyre pressure and wear, the payload of the vehicle and the conditions under which the ride takes place. This constant shall be determined under normal test conditions for the vehicle (paragraph 1.2.7).
1.2.3. Effective wheel circuit "u"
The effective circuit "for" of a vehicle wheel that drives a taximeter directly or indirectly is the distance travelled by the vehicle during one overall rotation of that wheel. If the meter is driven together by two wheels, the effective circuit expressed in millimetres is the diameter of the effective circuits of the two wheels.
The effective u-circuit is in relation to the vehicle constant "w '(paragraph 1.2.2) and, therefore, this circuit must be determined, if necessary, under the conditions specified in paragraph 1.2.7.
1.2.4. Adjusting device
The purpose of the setting device is to adjust the vehicle constant "w 'to the" k' meter constant.
1.2.5. Range of permissible errors
The extent of the permitted errors mentioned in point 5 depends only on the instrument itself (instrument errors). The actual values (point 5) used to determine errors shall be calculated from the constant of the "k 'meter and the rates set in the meter.
The range of permitted errors determines the maximum deviation between the largest and the smallest indication.
1.2.6. Switching speed
The switching speed is the speed at which the indicator meter drive changes from the calculation mode by counting the past time into the calculation mode by counting the distance travelled and vice versa.
This speed is obtained by dividing the time rate by the distance rate.
1.2.7 Normal test conditions for the vehicle (for determining its constant)
"Normal test conditions for a vehicle 'are obtained if:
(a) tyres fitted to a wheel or wheels driving a taximeter are of a type which has the same effective "u" circuit as the wheel circumference used to determine the "w" constant.
(b) these tyres shall be in good condition and shall be inflated to the correct pressure;
(c) the load borne by the vehicle is approximately 150 kg. (According to the convention, this corresponds to the weight of two adults, one of whom is the driver.)
(d) the vehicle moves by its own propulsion in a straight line along a flat surface at a speed (40 ± 5) km / h.
If these tests are carried out under different conditions, e.g. with different masses, different speeds or step speeds, on the test stand, etc., then the results shall be corrected using the conversion factor necessary to convert these values to those which would be obtained under the above-mentioned "normal test conditions."
2. INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENT
Only the following units of measurement are permitted for data provided or displayed:
- a meter or a kilometre for the runway.
- a second, a minute or an hour for the time elapsed.
The fare must be expressed in legal currency units.
3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 Measurement and calculation equipment
3.1.1 The taximeter shall be designed in such a way that it calculates and displays the amount of fare exclusively on the basis of:
(a) the distance travelled (drive controlled by the distance travelled) if the vehicle moves at a speed exceeding the switching speed;
(b) time (drive controlled by an elapsed time) if the vehicle is moving at a speed below the switching speed or if it has stopped.
3.1.2. The drive controlled by the distance travelled shall be controlled by wheels, but the reversing of the vehicle shall not cause a decrease in the value of the fare or the distance displayed.
The drive controlled by the time elapsed shall be controlled by a time gauge which can only be activated by the meter control device.
If the mechanical time gauge is manually stretched, it shall work for at least eight hours without stretching or two hours if there is a winding system connected to each manual operation prior to the start of the taximeter.
If the mechanical time gauge is electrically stretched, then the procedure shall be automatic.
The electrical time gauge shall be ready to operate at all times.
3.1.3. In the case of a drive controlled by the distance travelled, each time the rate is set, the first change of the indication shall take place only after the initial distance determined in accordance with the tariff regulation. Subsequent changes on the indicator shall correspond to intervals of the same runway.
In the case of drive controlled by an elapsed time, the first change of indication shall be made at each rate setting after the initial period to be determined in each Member State under the tariff regulation. Subsequent changes on the indicator shall correspond to the same time intervals.
Without any change in the nature of the propulsion, the ratio between the initial distance and the subsequent distance intervals shall be the same as the ratio between the initial time and the subsequent time intervals independently of the rate used.
3.1.4. The adjusting device shall be so designed that it is impossible to access other parts of the taximeter after opening the housing.
3.1.5 The taximeter shall be designed in such a way that any adjustment of the calculation equipment required to allow the rate change imposed by the tariff regulation in each Member State can be easily achieved.
If the apparatus is equipped to operate with a wider range of rates than that currently applied, then taximeters shall calculate and display in all unused positions the value of the fare calculated on the basis of one of the rates permitted in each Member State by the Rates Regulation.
3.2 Control equipment
3.2.1. It shall not be possible to set up a taximeter mechanism in motion unless it has been activated by a control device which is set to one of the following permitted operating positions:
3.2.2. Operating position "FREE"
In the "FREE 'operating position:
(a) shall not indicate the amount of the fare to be paid or shall be equal to zero. However, this indication may be equal to the starting rate in those Member States where this indication is used at the time of adoption of this decree;
(b) neither the drive controlled by the distance travelled nor the drive controlled by the time elapsed shall bring into operation a device indicating the value of the fare to be paid;
(c) the indication box showing possible surcharges (paragraph 3.3.7) shall be empty or shall indicate a "zero" indication.
3.2.3 Further operational positions
The control device shall be so designed that, starting with the "FREE 'operating position, the taximeter can be adjusted gradually to the following operating positions:
(a) to different tariff settings, in the order of increasing size or in any other order permitted in each Member State by the tariff regulation; in these settings, the drive controlled by the distance, the drive controlled by the time elapsed and the additional indicator, if any;
(b) to the operating position "CURRENT" showing the final amount to be paid, without any additional charge. In this position, the drive controlled by the time elapsed shall be disabled and the drive driven by the distance driven shall be connected at a rate permitted in each Member State by the relevant tariff regulation.
3.2.4 Function of the control device
The control function shall be subject to the following limitations:
(a) starting from any operating position at any rate, the taximeter shall not be allowed to return to the "FREE" operating position without passing through the "RUN" operating position. However, the transition from one rate to another must still be possible;
(b) there shall be no possibility of returning the taximeter to the operating position at any rate without passing through the "FREE" operating position, starting from the operating position of "RUNNING";
(c) the taximeter shall be so designed that the change from one rate to another when passing through the "FREE" operating position is possible only if the conditions specified on the control device for that position (paragraph 3.2.2) are fully fulfilled when passing through this operating position;
(d) it shall not be possible to put into operation the control device in such a way that the taximeter can take positions other than those mentioned above.
3.2.5. Specific provisions
Depending on the above requirements, the sequence of different rates may also be affected automatically depending on the distance travelled or the time elapsed during which the vehicle was leased, as laid down in each Member State in the tariff regulation.
3.3 Indicator
3.3.1. The taximeter display shall be designed in such a way that the data relevant to the customer is easily readable both day and night.
3.3.2 The amount of the fare to be paid, except where applicable, shall be obvious from the simple deduction of figures in the form of sorted figures of 10 mm or more.
If the apparatus has been started from the "FREE 'operating position by putting the control device into operation, then a fixed amount corresponding to the starting rate shall be displayed on the indicator device.
The indication of the fare value must be changed discontinuously, following gradual increments of the constant currency value.
3.3.3 The taximeter shall be equipped with a device which still indicates the appropriate operational position on the display in accordance with the applicable requirements.
3.3.4 The taximeter shall be designed in such a way as to enable the reindication device to be connected to the operating position or the rate used on the outside of the vehicle.
This repetitive device shall in no way interfere with the correct operation of the taximeter or allow access to the mechanism or drive of the taximeter.
3.3.5. If mandatory data are not expressed in the form of illuminated figures or letters, the taximeter shall be fitted with a device which illuminates these indications and which does not dazzle but is strong enough to allow easy reading.
It shall be possible to replace the light source of this device without opening sealed parts of the apparatus.
3.3.6. It shall be possible to provide a taximeter with addition devices established or permitted by regulations such as recorders indicating:
(a) the total distance travelled by the vehicle;
(b) the total distance travelled by the vehicle in rental mode;
(c) the total number of times the vehicle has been leased;
(d) the total number of recorded increments of fare units.
These records shall comply correctly with the activities for which they are intended. It shall show information in the form of sorted figures, the minimum optical height of which is 4 mm.
3.3.7 It shall be possible to equip a taximeter with a surcharge indicator which complies with the Regulation and which is independent of the fare indicator and which automatically returns to zero in the "FREE" operating position.
These supplements shall be displayed by means of sorted figures with a minimum optical height of 8 mm which shall not exceed the height of the digits indicating the fare.
3.4 Optional additional equipment
In addition, the taximeter may be equipped with additional devices such as:
(a) recording equipment for the owner of the vehicle;
(b) a ticket or strip printing device indicating the amount of the fare to be paid.
The presence of such devices and their operation shall not affect the correct operation of the taximeter itself.
3.5 Construction
3.5.1 The taximeters shall have robust and thorough design.
Their essential components shall be made of materials which guarantee adequate strength and stability.
3.5.2 The cover of the taximeter itself and the cover of any setting device which is not contained in the taximeter housing, as well as the housing of the transmission members, shall be such that the essential components of the mechanism cannot be reached from the outside and are protected from dust and moisture.
Access to components which could be set without damaging the warranty seals shall not be possible (point 6).
4. LABEL
4.1 General marking and identification
Each taximeter shall bear the following marking on the display or on the sealed plate, which shall be easily visible and legible under normal conditions of installation:
(a) the name of the manufacturer and the address or mark;
(b) identification of the instrument type, its number and year of manufacture;
(c) the EEC type-approval mark,
(d) the "k" constant (with a relative inaccuracy of not more than 0,2%).
Each taximeter shall be equipped with:
(a) for additional information, if necessary, concerning the instrument or vehicle in question, as required by the relevant Regulations;
(b) in addition to the mark of the EEC sub-initial verification, additional marks provided for in specific legislation.
4.2 Special views
4.2.1. The meaning of the indicated values shall be displayed clearly, legibly and unambiguously, near the box of all indicator devices.
4.2.2. The name or designation of the currency unit shall be displayed in addition to the indication of the fare for the journey and the supplements to be paid.
5. SCOPE OF THE IMPORTED FISH
If the measuring instrument is tested for the time elapsed and the distance travelled, prepared for installation and equipped with accessories, on the test stand, the (conventional) actual value of the measured values shall be as follows from the "k 'size displayed on the instrument and from the rates set in the taximeter.
The actual value of these quantities shall be between the maximum and the minimum leave of indication.
5.1 In the case of a drive controlled by a distance, the range of permitted errors for a given distance shall not exceed:
(a) for the initial distance (paragraph 3.1.3): 2% of the actual value; However, for initial distances of less than 1000 metres, the acceptable value shall be 20 metres;
(b) for subsequent distances: 2% of the actual value.
5.2 In the case of propulsion controlled by an elapsed time, the range of permitted errors for a given time shall not exceed:
(a) for the initial period (paragraph 3.1.3): 3% of the actual value; However, for initial periods of less than 10 minutes, the acceptable value is 18 seconds;
(b) for subsequent periods: 3% of the actual value.
5.3 The relevant provisions shall determine whether the whole measurement system (taximeter + vehicle) must be set in such a way that the limits of the range of permitted errors are symmetrical or asymmetrical due to a zero error; in the case of a drive controlled by a driving distance, it is an error related to the actual distance travelled by the vehicle.
6. MEASURES MEASURE THE OFFICIAL MARK
6.1 The following parts of the taximeter shall be made so that they can be affixed with an official mark:
(a) the housing in which the internal taximeter mechanism is closed;
(b) the setting device cover;
(c) protective covers for mechanical and electrical devices which connect the input point on the taximeter to the corresponding component intended to be connected to the device in the vehicle, including removable parts of the adjusting device;
(d) when the time measuring mechanism is electrically stretched and the taximeter control device has an electric drive: electrical cable connections;
(e) the electrical cable connections of the repeating device referred to in paragraph 3.3.4 when connected.
6.2 All official marks shall be placed in such a way that access to the protected parts and connections is not possible without their contravention.
6.3 The EEC type-approval certificate shall indicate where the official marks are to be placed and, if necessary, the nature and shape of the official marks.
7. FIRST EEC VERIFICATION
7.1 If complete EEC verification is required, the initial verification of the taximeter shall be carried out in several stages.
7.2 First stage: the taximeter shall bear the mark of the EEC sub-initial verification if:
(a) its type has received EEC type-approval,
(b) the apparatus conforms to the type approved and bears the marking required in paragraph 4.1;
(c) the extent of these errors complies with the requirements of points 5.1 and 5.2.
7.3 Subsequent stages: the authorities in the country where the meter is to be used are responsible for these stages.
These stages shall include:
- before installation on the vehicle:
(a) checking the instrument settings according to paragraph 5.3;
(b) checking the rate setting in accordance with the relevant rules;
- after installation in the vehicle:
checking the whole of the measurement system so designed.
1) Decree No. 262 / 2000 Coll., which ensures uniformity and correctness of meters and measurements.
2) Decree No. 332 / 2000 Coll., laying down certain procedures for the approval and verification of certain EEC-marked measuring instruments.
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Regulation Information
| Citation | Decree of the Ministry of Industry and Trade No. 335 / 2000 Coll., laying down requirements for taximeters marked with EEC mark |
|---|---|
| Regulation Type | Order |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 26.09.2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective from | 21.04.2004 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
The regulation text is for informational purposes only.
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