TachoPomoc: obsługa tachografu
Michał Sondej
From July 1, 2026, 2.5-3.5t vans in international transport must have a tachograph—and the fine for missing one is PLN 12,000. Is this your first time holding a driver card? Or have you been driving for years, but the DTCO 4.1 still manages to surprise you? TachoPomoc will guide you through every step—screen by screen, button by button.
This isn't a driving time calculator or a card reader. It's the first app that shows you HOW TO PHYSICALLY OPERATE a tachograph: what to press, what will appear on the display, and what to do next.
FREE, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
✔ SOS "I'm in a situation..."—roadside check? Too long a drive? Ending the day? One click and you'll get a ready-made solution.
✔ Message dictionary—the tachograph beeps and shows "! driving without card" or "x breakdown"? You type it into the search bar and you know what it means and what to do. For DTCO 4.1, DTCO 3.0, and Stoneridge SE5000.
✔ Countries: Requirements and prohibitions — dashcam in Austria, chains, first aid kit, vest, alcohol limits, driving bans. Check 12 countries before departure.
✔ Regulations and breaks — driving times, rest periods, and breaks according to 561/2006, written in the driver's language, with checklists.
✔ Free "first day" scenarios — first card insertion and start of the day, completely free of charge.
✔ NEW: Working Time Assistant — one button changes your activity (driving / break / work / availability), and the counters constantly monitor driving limits, breaks, and working times according to 561/2006. It is not a replacement for a tachograph or driver card.
✔ Industry news — regulatory changes and transport news in a separate tab, always at your fingertips.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (one-time unlock):
• VDO DTCO 4.1 / 4.1a — tachograph installed in buses and new vehicles: 16 scenarios, including manual entry after the weekend, roadside inspection, printouts with pre-defined formulas (Art. 12), border, ferry/train, driving outside the scope (OUT), reading the display counters, loading/unloading, two-person crew (two drivers), end of day.
• VDO DTCO 3.0 — the most popular tachograph in Europe: 14 driver scenarios.
• Stoneridge SE5000 (Smart / G2V2) — the second most popular tachograph in buses and trucks, including the model for 2.5–3.5 t buses, required from July 1, 2026: 15 scenarios from the life of a driver.
✔ NEW: Two-person crew — driving with a second driver? We show you step-by-step how to use BOTH card slots, swapping the wheel en route, and taking a 45-minute break with a passenger. Something you won't find in the official manual in a simple format.
You can view each scenario in a free preview — the first steps are free, so you see exactly what you're paying for. Unlocking is ONE-TIME: no subscription, pay once, and you get everything, including future models and scenarios.
WHY TACHO HELP:
• Works 100% offline — parking in Germany, a depot at 4 a.m., no signal? Everything works. • In Polish, the driver's language—as translated by an older colleague, not an engineer.
• Also available in Ukrainian (українською)—full translation of the interface and content, language selection in settings.
• Accurate display visualization—you see exactly what your tachograph will display.
• Ready-made phrases for handwriting on a printout when exceeding driving time limits.
• Created based on official instructions, in your own words.
For whom: 2.5–3.5 t van drivers (new requirement in 2026!), C/CE drivers, vocational driving learners, dispatchers, and small fleet owners.
TachoPomoc is not a product of Continental AG / VDO or Stoneridge Electronics. Tachograph model names are trademarks of their respective owners. The app is for informational purposes only and does not replace official user manuals or legal advice. The content may contain inaccuracies. When in doubt, refer to official instructions and regulatory agencies. Industry news summaries and Ukrainian translations are generated using AI.
This isn't a driving time calculator or a card reader. It's the first app that shows you HOW TO PHYSICALLY OPERATE a tachograph: what to press, what will appear on the display, and what to do next.
FREE, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
✔ SOS "I'm in a situation..."—roadside check? Too long a drive? Ending the day? One click and you'll get a ready-made solution.
✔ Message dictionary—the tachograph beeps and shows "! driving without card" or "x breakdown"? You type it into the search bar and you know what it means and what to do. For DTCO 4.1, DTCO 3.0, and Stoneridge SE5000.
✔ Countries: Requirements and prohibitions — dashcam in Austria, chains, first aid kit, vest, alcohol limits, driving bans. Check 12 countries before departure.
✔ Regulations and breaks — driving times, rest periods, and breaks according to 561/2006, written in the driver's language, with checklists.
✔ Free "first day" scenarios — first card insertion and start of the day, completely free of charge.
✔ NEW: Working Time Assistant — one button changes your activity (driving / break / work / availability), and the counters constantly monitor driving limits, breaks, and working times according to 561/2006. It is not a replacement for a tachograph or driver card.
✔ Industry news — regulatory changes and transport news in a separate tab, always at your fingertips.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (one-time unlock):
• VDO DTCO 4.1 / 4.1a — tachograph installed in buses and new vehicles: 16 scenarios, including manual entry after the weekend, roadside inspection, printouts with pre-defined formulas (Art. 12), border, ferry/train, driving outside the scope (OUT), reading the display counters, loading/unloading, two-person crew (two drivers), end of day.
• VDO DTCO 3.0 — the most popular tachograph in Europe: 14 driver scenarios.
• Stoneridge SE5000 (Smart / G2V2) — the second most popular tachograph in buses and trucks, including the model for 2.5–3.5 t buses, required from July 1, 2026: 15 scenarios from the life of a driver.
✔ NEW: Two-person crew — driving with a second driver? We show you step-by-step how to use BOTH card slots, swapping the wheel en route, and taking a 45-minute break with a passenger. Something you won't find in the official manual in a simple format.
You can view each scenario in a free preview — the first steps are free, so you see exactly what you're paying for. Unlocking is ONE-TIME: no subscription, pay once, and you get everything, including future models and scenarios.
WHY TACHO HELP:
• Works 100% offline — parking in Germany, a depot at 4 a.m., no signal? Everything works. • In Polish, the driver's language—as translated by an older colleague, not an engineer.
• Also available in Ukrainian (українською)—full translation of the interface and content, language selection in settings.
• Accurate display visualization—you see exactly what your tachograph will display.
• Ready-made phrases for handwriting on a printout when exceeding driving time limits.
• Created based on official instructions, in your own words.
For whom: 2.5–3.5 t van drivers (new requirement in 2026!), C/CE drivers, vocational driving learners, dispatchers, and small fleet owners.
TachoPomoc is not a product of Continental AG / VDO or Stoneridge Electronics. Tachograph model names are trademarks of their respective owners. The app is for informational purposes only and does not replace official user manuals or legal advice. The content may contain inaccuracies. When in doubt, refer to official instructions and regulatory agencies. Industry news summaries and Ukrainian translations are generated using AI.
Developer email
qa.sondej@gmail.com
Developer website
https://tachopomoc.plReleased
Aug 14, 2026
Current version
1.9.1
Android version
7.0
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