DEFINITIONS
Taximeter
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.
Fare
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.
Cross-over speed
The speed value found by division of a time tariff value by a distance tariff value.
Normal calculation mode S (single application of tariff)
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.
Normal calculation mode D (double application of tariff)
Fare calculation based on simultaneous application of time tariff and distance tariff over the whole trip.
Operating position
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. |
The distance signal generator is outside the scope of this Directive.