Drivers' hours

Compliance

The hours a driver can drive are strictly controlled by regulations known collectively as the drivers’ hours rules. These rules maintain safety standards and deal with maximum driving times, breaks and minimum rest periods. Drivers’ hours rules apply to both goods and passenger vehicles.

The links below contain further information on drivers' hours rules.

For goods vehicles

For passenger carrying vehicles

 

Further Information 

Refer to your yearbook of Road Transport Law for further details, or Logistics UK members can discuss any queries with the Member Advice Centre.