tachograph

[ tak-uh-graf, -grahf ]

noun

1. a recording tachometer.
2. tachogram.

tachograph

/ -ˌɡræf; ˈtækəˌɡrɑːf /

noun

1. a tachometer that produces a graphical record ( tachogram ) of its readings, esp a device for recording the speed of and distance covered by a heavy goods vehicle Often shortened totacho

Word History and Origins

Origin of tachograph¹

tacho- + -graph

Example Sentences

He also described being given fake hotel invoices in an interview with the Guardian, and said he was aware of tachograph fiddling.

From The Guardian

Majury maintained that in a later statement to the police but gave no comment after the findings of an examination of his mobile phone and the lorry's tachograph, the court was told.

From BBC

"But it's never been allowed to happen because our taxis, unlike buses and coaches, do not have a tachograph fitted so we can't keep track of drivers' hours or restrict them."

From BBC

The tachograph interrupters are being used mainly by European drivers who cross into the UK.

From BBC

The jury heard tachograph records show the drivers had not taken mandatory breaks in the hours before the collision and both lorries were speeding as they approached Lansdown Lane.

From BBC