LGV Tachograph Rules & Drivers' Hours

Question 1

Under EU drivers' hours rules, what is the maximum daily driving time for an LGV driver?

Accepted Answer

9 hours (extendable to 10 hours twice a week)

Answer

The standard daily driving limit under EU Regulation 561/2006 is 9 hours, which can be extended to 10 hours no more than twice in any one week.

Question 2

What is the maximum continuous driving time before a break must be taken?

Accepted Answer

4.5 hours

Answer

After 4.5 hours of continuous driving, a driver must take a break of at least 45 minutes. This break may be split into two parts: 15 minutes followed by 30 minutes.

Question 3

How long must the mandatory break be after 4.5 hours of driving?

Accepted Answer

At least 45 minutes

Answer

A break of at least 45 minutes must be taken after no more than 4.5 hours of driving. It can be split into a 15-minute break followed by a 30-minute break.

Question 4

What is the maximum weekly driving time under EU rules?

Accepted Answer

56 hours

Answer

The maximum driving time in any single week is 56 hours under EU Regulation 561/2006. However, the fortnightly limit of 90 hours also applies.

Question 5

What is the minimum daily rest period required for an LGV driver?

Accepted Answer

11 consecutive hours

Answer

The minimum daily rest period is 11 consecutive hours. This can be reduced to 9 consecutive hours (reduced rest) no more than three times between any two weekly rests.

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LGV Tachograph Rules & Drivers' Hours