Drivers hours directive

Here is a summary of the EU drivers’ hours rules and working time directive for HGV drivers. EU Driver’s Hours Rules Driving Hours 9 hours daily driving limit, this can be increased to 10 hours twice a week Maximum of 56 hours weekly driving limit Maximum of 90 hours fortnightly driving limit Drivers Hours Breaks.  · 7 July Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the retained EU drivers’ hours rules: all road haulage sectors in Great Britain Author: Driver And Vehicle Standards Agency. There are 3 sets of rules that could apply to your journey: The rules that apply depend on: If you drive under the EU or GB domestic drivers’ hours rules, you also need to follow the working.

AETR rules apply to journeys outside of the EU, including journeys involving Norway and Switzerland. This guidance aims to help drivers better understand how EU drivers’ hours and working time. Here is a summary of the EU drivers’ hours rules and working time directive for HGV drivers. EU Driver’s Hours Rules Driving Hours 9 hours daily driving limit, this can be increased to 10 hours twice a week Maximum of 56 hours weekly driving limit Maximum of 90 hours fortnightly driving limit Drivers Hours Breaks. There are 3 sets of rules that could apply to your journey: The rules that apply depend on: If you drive under the EU or GB domestic drivers’ hours rules, you also need to follow the working.

Both HGV transport operators and drivers are responsible for ensuring compliance with the drivers' hours and tachograph legislation. Tachographs record information about driving time, drivers' break and rest time, as well as time spent by the driver doing other work. Fleet managers are responsible for complying with driver's hours regulations. Drivers hours regulations protect driver's safety and other road users.