Drivers' working hours
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Drivers' working hours are regulations within the European Union which govern the working hours of truck drivers,[1] which entered into force on April 11, 2007.
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[edit] Daily driving time
The daily driving time shall not exceed 9 hours. Twice a week the daily driving time may be extended to 10 hours.
[edit] Nonstop driving time
The nonstop driving time may not exceed 4.5 hours. After 4.5 hours of driving the driver must take a break period of at least 45 minutes. however, this can be split into 2 breaks, the first being at least 15 minutes, and the second being at least 30 minutes in length.
[edit] Weekly and Fortnightly driving time
The weekly driving time may not exceed 56 hours. This is calculated by driving 10 hours a day for 2 days, and 9 hours a day for 4 days. (10x2) + (9x4) = 56 hours. In addition to this, a driver cannot exceed 90 hours driving in a fortnight. This means that if a driver drives for 56 hours on the first week, he can only drive 34 hours the next week. (this often results in a 4 day working week during week 2)
[edit] Daily rest period
The daily rest period shall be at least 11 hours and must not be interrupted. However this can be reduced to 9 hours three times a week. It is no longer necessary to "pay back" reduced hours.
[edit] Weekly rest period
The weekly rest period shall be at least 45 hours.
[edit] See also
- United States - Hours of Service
