Driving rules update

Changes to EU driving rules from 20 August

EU drivers’ hours and tachograph rules have changed.

The new rules will include:

  • a requirement for drivers’ to ‘return home’ every 4 weeks
  • a ban on taking regular weekly rest periods in the driver’s vehicle
  • a new definition of ‘non-commercial carriage’
  • more flexibility on the scheduling of the rest periods for some drivers on international carriage of goods
  • new provisions for rests and breaks for drivers when journeys involve transport by ferry or by rail
  • a new requirement to keep a full record of all other work.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/drivers-hours-goods-vehicles/updates

https://www.rha.uk.net/news/2020-08-august/eu-driving-rules-changing-from-20-august

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