DEFINITIONS

A device that works together with a signal generator The distance signal generator is outside the scope of this Directive. 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.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-06 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.