You initiate the Roadside Inspection mode when requested by an authorized law enforcement official to show all the required ELD information, including the header segment, log graph and log listing in table format.
When you undock the MiX ELD, the application will automatically enter Roadside inspection mode. Note however that you must dock the device to start the transfer process because the device needs to be connected to the vehicle in order to get the correct data required to display for your roadside inspection. You will not be allowed to select Roadside Inspection if your device is not docked. You will not be able to send the Roadside Inspection report when your device is not docked.
When in Roadside Inspection Mode all HOS alerts will be muted. The device will automatically unmute when the vehicle is in a moving state according to the ELD threshold (5mph).
- Tap the Hours of Service icon.
- Tap Inspections.
- Select Roadside Inspection. If your device is not docked, you will not be able to open the Roadside Inspection. Re-dock your device to continue.
- You can now show the official the required information.
- A summary of all your information will be displayed by default but can also be accessed by tapping the Driver Info tab at the bottom of the screen. This screen will indicate if you are an exempt driver.
- Tap Log Graph to show a visual display of the logs.
- Zoom in and out using the hours icons at the top.
- Scroll back and forth using the arrows to select a different day.
- For a listing of the events or statuses, tap Log Viewer.
- Scroll back and forth using the arrows to select a different day.
- Tap the annotations icon to view a remark.
- You can initiate the sending of the output file by tapping Send Report. Note: Your device must be docked and connected to a vehicle to be able to send a report. You must re-dock your device and ensure your ignition is on when tapping the send report button.
- Select whether the report must be sent via email or the web service code – the optional output file comment, which is a routing code provided by the inspecting officer that could be a minimum of 4 characters and a maximum of 60, can be entered here. When driving in Canada, you only have the option to enter an email address.
NOTE: if there is no mobile coverage at your current location, the ELD will display a warning that the file could not be sent.
- Logged in co-drivers can show their driver logs at the same time. Tap the driver list drop-down list to access the list of drivers.
- Tap the co-driver name from the driver list dropdown to access the relevant logs.
- Enter an optional annotation. Tap in the open space in the textbox to enable the keyboard and tap the enter key on your keyboard once you have finished typing.
- The co-driver can now also show the driver info, log graph and log viewer or choose to send a report by tapping the various tabs at the bottom.
- If required you can also show the officer the unidentified logs for the vehicle by selecting the Unidentified Driver profile from the driver list.
- The ELD will display a notification if there is no unidentified driving time.
- You need to exit the roadside inspection by tapping the downward arrow next to the roadside inspection status. (You can also tap the MiX Telematics logo icon to exit Roadside Inspection and go back to the previous screen.)
- Tap Yes and enter an annotation as this will log an inspection event that is recorded in the system for both the active driver and the co-driver.
Docking and Undocking the MiX ELD for roadside inspections
When you undock the MiX ELD, the application will automatically open the roadside inspection functionality. It is however important to note that you need to be connected to your vehicle (i.e. docked) to get the latest records to show to the official. The device will therefore not allow you to select Roadside Inspection if you are not docked and connected to the vehicle.
Please note you cannot use the MiX ELD in an undocked state for any other functionality than roadside inspections. If you exit roadside inspections, you will be prompted to dock the MiX ELD before continuing use.
If no driver has been logged into the vehicle and you undock the MiX ELD, the application will ask you to please dock the ELD first.
If you did not dock the ELD before driving, the ELD will prompt you to edit the HOS logs and claim the driving time accordingly.
VERY IMPORTANT: IF YOUR ELD IS NOT DOCKED, YOU ARE NOT ELD-COMPLIANT.
It is also important to note that you must be docked to initiate the Roadside Inspection mode to transfer the data correctly and to show the latest information. You cannot initiate the Roadside Inspection or send the Roadside Inspection report when your device is not connected to your vehicle.