CPC EU Regulations

Question 1

Which EU regulation governing drivers' hours has been retained in UK law post-Brexit?

Accepted Answer

Regulation 561/2006

Answer

EU Regulation 561/2006 on driving times and rest periods has been retained in UK law post-Brexit. It continues to apply to drivers of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes or carrying more than 9 passengers.

Question 2

Under the retained EU rules, what is the maximum fortnightly (two-week) driving time?

Accepted Answer

90 hours

Answer

The maximum driving time over any two consecutive weeks is 90 hours. Combined with the weekly limit of 56 hours, this means if a driver drives 56 hours in one week, they can only drive 34 hours in the next.

Question 3

What document must UK drivers carry when driving commercially in EU member states?

Accepted Answer

A UK driving licence plus a Driver Qualification Card (DQC)

Answer

UK drivers operating in EU member states must carry both their UK driving licence and a valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC), which proves they have completed the required 35 hours of periodic training. Additional documents may include an international driving permit.

Question 4

What is the AETR agreement and when does it apply?

Accepted Answer

The European Agreement on International Road Transport covering drivers' hours for journeys through non-EU countries

Answer

The AETR (Accord Européen sur les Transports Routiers) agreement applies to international journeys through countries that are not EU member states. It contains similar drivers' hours rules to EU Regulation 561/2006.

Question 5

Under the retained EU regulations, what are the requirements for multi-manning (two drivers in the vehicle)?

Accepted Answer

The first break must be taken within 4.5 hours, but daily rest can be reduced to 9 hours and taken concurrently

Answer

During multi-manning, each driver must take a daily rest of at least 9 hours within a 30-hour period (instead of 24 hours). The first 45 minutes of a co-driver's presence is flexible — they do not need to be in the vehicle for the first hour.

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CPC EU Regulations