Drivers’ hours and tachographs: goods vehicles

Source reference: drivers-hours-goods-vehicles
Category: Road Transport
Jurisdiction: UK

About this document

GOV.UK guidance for drivers and operators of goods vehicles on drivers’ hours, breaks, rest and tachograph records. It explains when assimilated, AETR and GB domestic rules apply, including exemptions, international journeys, working time and enforcement.

Useful for

Assimilated drivers’ hours rules
AETR rules
GB domestic drivers’ hours rules
Daily and weekly driving limits
Daily and weekly rest periods
Driving breaks and multi-manning
Analogue tachograph charts
Digital and smart tachograph driver cards
Manual records and printouts
Exemptions and national derogations
International carriage of goods
Ferry and train rest interruptions
Road transport working time rules

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