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RS 941.210.6 DFJP order of 5 November 2013 on taximeters

Original Language Title: RS 941.210.6 Ordonnance du DFJP du 5 novembre 2013 sur les taximètres

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941.210.6

DFJP order on taximeters

November 5, 2013 (State on 1 Er January 2015)

Federal Department of Justice and Police (DFJP),

Having regard to art. 5, para. 2, 8, para. 2, 11, para. 2, 24, para. 3, and 33 of the Order of 15 February 2006 on measuring instruments (OIMes) 1 ,

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Art. 1 Purpose

This Order fixes:

A.
Essential requirements for taximeters;
B.
Procedures for placing taximeters on the market;
C.
The assembly and use of taximeters;
D.
Procedures for maintaining the stability of measurement of the taximeters.
Art. 2 Scope of application

The use of taximeters in vehicles to determine the price of the journey shall be subject to the provisions of this Ordinance.

Art. 3 Definitions

In this order, the following means:

A.
Taximeter : a device that measures the duration of the race, memorizes the distance travelled, and on that basis calculates and displays the price of the race; it is coupled to a device used to memorize the distance, as a generator of distance signals;
B.
Price: The total amount due for a race, calculated on the basis of a fixed initial price and fixed rates for the distance travelled (travel) and the duration of the race (time); the price does not include a possible additional service surcharge;
C.
User: The owner of the vehicle in which the meter is mounted.
Art. 4 Essential requirements

The taximeters shall meet the essential requirements set out in Annex 1 OIMes and Annex 1 to this order.

Art. 5 Marketing Procedures

The compliance of the ximeters with the essential requirements under s. 4 may be evaluated and certified at the choice of the manufacturer according to one of the following procedures set out in Annex 2 OIMes:

A.
Type examination (module B), completed by the declaration of conformity to the type on the basis of quality assurance of the manufacturing process (module D);
B.
Type examination (module B), completed by the declaration of conformity to the type on the basis of a product verification (module F);
C.
Declaration of conformity on the basis of comprehensive quality assurance and design control (module H1).
Art. 6 Procedures for maintaining measurement stability

1 The user shall submit the taximeter at least every twelve months to the procedure for maintaining the stability of measurement referred to in Annex 7, c. 5, OIMes and Schedule 2 to this Order.

2 The control referred to in para. 1 shall also be carried out after each modification which may influence the correct determination of distance.

3 Where the results of the measures indicate that compliance with the maximum permissible errors laid down in Art. 8 is not guaranteed for the next twelve months, the taximeter must be readjusted by a person with the required professional competence and then re-sealed, according to Annex 7, c. 8, OIMes.

Art. 7 Mounting, commissioning and using

1 In addition to the responsibility set out in s. 2, para. 1, OIMes, the user is also responsible for:

A.
Ensure compliance with the manufacturer's instructions for the assembly and commissioning of the meter;
B.
Proper programming of the taximeter.

2 The taximeters and devices used to determine the journey travelled shall be protected at all times with the possibilities provided by the manufacturer to prevent tampering.

3 The number of pulses per kilometre travelled indicated by the distance signal generator shall not be capable of being modified.

4 The manipulation of the electronics of a vehicle is permitted only in the context of an interview carried out in a workshop. In particular, it is prohibited to transport devices or devices which may influence the information on the journey.

Art. 8 Maximum Tolerable Errors

The overall maximum tolerated errors of the taximeter and its device used to memorize the distance travelled shall not exceed:

A.
2 % of the distance travelled or 20 m; the largest of the values is authentic;
B.
1 % of the time or 2 s; the greatest of the values is authentic.
Art. Transitional provisions

1 The taximeters placed on the market prior to the coming into force of this order may continue to be used if they meet the conditions set out in this order.

2 Tximeters who do not meet the conditions set out in s. 5 may be placed on the market until 31 December 2015, if they are constructed in such a way that they respect the maximum permissible errors according to Art. 8. They can be used until 31 December 2025, when the taximeter and the device used to memorize the distance conform to the maximum errors tolerated according to the art. 8.

3 The taximeters placed on the market before the entry into force of this order may be used no later than 31 December 2015, when the taximeter and the device used to memorize the distance do not respect the errors Maximum permissible under s. 8.

Art. 10 Entry into force

This order shall enter into force on 1 Er January 2014.

Annex 1

(art. 4)

Specific requirements for taximeters

1 Definitions

1.1
Training change rate:

The rate value obtained by dividing the value of the hourly rate by the value of the rate at the distance.

1.2
Normal calculation mode S (simple application of the tariff):

Calculation of the price based on the application of the hourly rate below the speed of change of training and the application of the tariff at distance beyond the speed of change of training.

1.3
Normal Calculation Method D (Dual Tariff Application):

Calculation of the price based on the simultaneous application of the hourly rate and the rate at the distance for the whole race.

1.4
Operating positions:

Different modes in which the taximeter can be found. The operating positions are distinguished by the following indications:

"Free":
The operating position in which the calculation of the race price is disabled;
"Busy":
The operating position in which the price of the race is calculated;
"Payable":
The operating position in which the price of the race is indicated and at least the calculation of the price over time is disabled.

2 Metrological Requirements

2.1 1
The price of the race must be displayed as follows: by CHF 0.10 in the "busy" operating position. In the "Payable" position, it is the final price of the race that must be indicated.
2.2
The taximeter shall be capable of applying the normal modes of calculation S and D. It shall be possible to choose between these calculation methods and to protect the adjustment.
2.3
The taximeter must be able to provide the following data through appropriate secure interfaces:
-
Operating position: "free", "occupied" or "payable";
-
Values of totalizers according to c. 7.8;
-
General information: constant of the generator of distance signals, date of protection, identification of the taxi, real time, identification of the price;
-
Price information for a race: total price requested, price calculation, mark-up, date, departure time, arrival time, distance travelled;
-
Rate information: pricing parameters.
2.4
It shall be possible to adjust the taximeter to the constant of the distance signal generator to which it is intended to be connected and to protect the adjustment.

3 Nominal Operating Conditions

3.1
The applicable mechanical environment class shall be the M3 class according to Annex 1, c. 1.3.2, let. A, OIMes.
3.2
The manufacturer shall specify the nominal operating conditions of the instrument, in particular:
-
A temperature range of at least 80 ° C for the climate environment;
-
The limits of the DC power for which the device was designed.

4 Maximum Tolerated Errors (EMT)

4.1
The EMT of the taximeter alone, without the device used to memorize the distance, are as follows:
-
For the elapsed time: ± 0.1 %; the minimum value of the EMT or 0.2 s; the largest of the values is authentic;
-
For the distance travelled: ± 0.2 %; the minimum value of the EMT or 4 m; the largest of the values shall be authentic;
-
For the calculation of the price: ± 0.1 %; minimum, plus the rounding corresponding to the least significant figure of the price indication.

5 Electromagnetic immunity

5.1
The applicable electromagnetic environment class is the E3 class according to Annex 1, c. 1.3.3, let. A, OIMes.
5.2
MTRs defined in c. 4.1 shall also be observed in the presence of an electromagnetic disturbance.

6 Power supply failure

6.1
In the event of a decrease in the supply voltage to a value below the lower operating limit specified by the manufacturer, the meter shall:
-
Continue to function properly or resume the correct operation without losing the existing data before the voltage drop if it is momentary, especially if it is due to the engine restart;
-
Stop a current measure and return to the "free" position if the voltage drop is prolonged.

7 Other Requirements

7.1
The manufacturer of the meter must determine the compatibility conditions between the meter and the device used to memorize the distance travelled.
7.2
If the price is increased due to an additional service, the surcharge is included in the posted price. However, it is recognized that the taximeter temporarily displays the total price including the supplement.
7.3
If the price is calculated according to the calculation method D, a taximeter can have a display mode in which only the total distance and the total duration of the race are displayed in real time.
7.4
All values displayed to the passenger must be properly identified. These values, along with their identification, must be clearly legible day and night.
7.5
If the price of the race or the measures to be taken against the fraudulent use can be influenced by the choice of functionality from a series of pre-programmed or freely determined data, it must be possible to Protect instrument settings and introduced data.
7.6
The protection possibilities existing in a taximeter should allow for a separate protection of the settings.
7.7
The provisions of Annex 1, c. 8.3, OIMes also applies to tariffs.
7.8
The meter must be equipped with totalizers that cannot be reset for any of the following values:
-
The total distance travelled by the taxi;
-
The total distance travelled by the "occupied" taxi;
-
The total number of races;
-
The total amount of surcharges applied;
-
The total amount of the race prizes.
Total values shall include the values saved in the event of a failure of the power supply in accordance with the c. 6.1.
7.9
When the taximeter is disconnected from the electrical energy source, the totalized values shall be kept for a period of one year according to the c. 7.8.
7.10
Appropriate measures should be taken to prevent the display of tabulated values from being used to deceive the client.
7.11
Automatic rate change is allowed on the basis of:
-
Distance travelled;
-
The duration of the race;
-
The time of day;
-
Date;
-
On weekday.
7.12
If the characteristics of the vehicle are important for the correct operation of the meter, it shall include means to protect the connection of the taximeter to the vehicle in which it is installed.
7.13
For the purpose of post-installation testing, the taximeter tests separately the accuracy of the time and distance measurements and the accuracy of the calculations.
7.14
The taximeter and its installation instructions specified by the manufacturer shall be so designed that, in the event of installation in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, fraudulent modifications of the measurement signal representing the distance Scanned are excluded according to the state of the art.
7.15
The taximeter shall be constructed in such a way that it can, without adjustment, respect the EMT attached to the ch. 4.1 for a period of one year.
7.16
The meter must be equipped with a real time clock using which time of day and date are kept. The requirements for the real-time clock are as follows:
-
Memorizing time must have an accuracy of 0.02 %;
-
The possibility of correcting the clock must not exceed 2 minutes per week;
-
The shift from daylight saving time to the winter time must be done automatically;
-
Any correction, whether automatic or manual, during a race must be impossible.
7.17
Distance and elapsed time values must be expressed and printed in the following units:
-
Distance travelled: kilometres;
-
Elapsed time: seconds, minutes, or hours, whichever is best.

1 Erratum of 21 Jan 2014 ( RO 2014 247 ).


State 1 Er January 2015

Annex 2 1

(art. 6)

Procedures for maintaining measuring stability of taximeters

1
The control may be performed by the user himself or by a person authorised by him or her with the required professional competence.
2.
2.1
The control is made by checking a known path of a minimum length of 1000 m and comparing this distance with that measured and displayed by the meter; the result of the control shall be recorded in a record.
2.2
Persons with the required professional competence and having a special device to determine the pulse number of the taximeters may carry out the control with this device on a shorter journey than that provided for in the c. 2.1. The device must be able to guarantee the necessary accuracy of the taximeters and satisfy the traceability requirements referred to in Art. 9 OIMes.
3
The minutes shall contain at least the following data:
-
User name;
-
Explicit vehicle identification;
-
Date of control;
-
Length of the control route;
-
Distance displayed by the meter;
-
Possible regulation of the taximeter, in particular the modification of the number of impulse;
-
Name of the person who executed the control.
4
The minutes must be in the vehicle at all times.

1 Update as per c. I of the O of the DFJP of 19 Nov 2014, in force since 1 Er Jan 2015 ( RO 2014 4547 ).


State 1 Er January 2015