So, had a ■■■■ day, left work in a hurry, forgot to withdraw tacho card from unit.
What can I do tomorrow? As it’s going to record ‘Work’ all night and I won’t have had the daily rest period? Do I just drive without it in, but do tacho printouts?
Fret not. Possibly the most common error. Technically it’s an offence as it’s incorrect mode. But there is a degree of tolerance shown to new drivers so don’t worry about it. Your company may well give you an infringement notice but are unlikely to take any action. Do a printout and record what actually happened (though it’s blatantly obvious), use your card as normal and try to remember to take your card out when you’re done!
Sleep well!
Pete 
Do 2 printouts
1 for you and 1 for the company.
Write on the back of both
" daily rest from ? To ? Incorrect mode selection card left in at end of duty by mistake "
You need 2 copies so you can show it to whoever needs to see it.
Ok, cheers boys, much appreciated
As the others have said, it is not a problem if stopped by Dvsa or the police. Human error is accepted and they are after persistent tachograph fraud .
Is it possible to correct it with a manual entry…?
trevorking1964:
Is it possible to correct it with a manual entry…?
No it’s not once the card is written on that’s it .
The only thing that can be done is as I have said.