Failure to carry correct records could

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EU DRIVERS’ HOURS

Driving LimitsThis leaflet aims to provide you, the professional driver, with the basic information you need to comply and stay legal. It contains information on drivers’ hours, the condition of your vehicle and your responsibilities as a driver.

The full guidance can be found at: www.gov.uk

Failure to comply can result in a fixed penalty of up to £300, a graduated deposit of up to £1500 or you could be summoned to court.

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= Driving

= Other Work

Key:

Staying legal:HGV driver basics

Safety Standards Service

Visit our websites:for commercial customersand private motoristswww.gov.uk

for corporate informationwww.gov.uk/dvsa

Contact us:E-mailenquiries@vosa.gov.uk

Customer Service Centre0300 123 9000

Monday to Friday - 7.30am until 6.00pm

DVSA/2665A/ENF/JUNE 14

*Calls provided by BT are charged at a low rate. Charges from other providers may vary.

Driving limits and breaks from driving 1 week fixed Daily rest

Split breaks

2 weeks

2 X per week maximum = 10 hrs

4.5 hrs 45 mins 4.5 hrs

Mon Sun00.00 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 24.00

Mon Tues06.00 06.00

9 hrs 10 hrs 9 hrs 10 hrs 9 hrs 9 hrs 56 hrs

2 hrs 15 mins 2 hrs 30 mins 4.5 hrs

4.5 hrs 45 mins 4.5 hrs 45 mins 1 hrs

2 hrs 30 mins 2 hrs 15 mins 4.5 hrs

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a34 hrs 56 hrs 34 hrs

56 hrs 56 hrs 34 hrs

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3

56 hrs + 34 hrs = 90 hrs

56 hrs + 34 hrs = 90 hrs

34 hrs + 56 hrs = 90 hrs

56 hrs + 56 hrs = 112 hrs

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Weekly rest Weekly rest3 X Reduced rests

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

11 hrs 9 hrs 9 hrs 9 hrs 11 hrs

06.00 06.00

45 mins

45 minsMon Tues

11 hrs

9 hrs

Weekly rest

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

Mon08.00

Tue08.00

Wed08.00

Thurs08.00

Fri08.00

Sat08.00

Sun08.00

Weeklyrest

Weeklyrest

Sat12.00

Sat12.00

Mon09.00

Sun12.0045 hrs 24 hrs

Regular weekly rest Reduced weekly restOR

OR

Sat08.00

Sun24.00

Mon05.0045 hrs

< 56 hrs > 56 hrsa r Regular daily rest = 11 hrs

Reduced daily rest = 9 hrs

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3

45 hrs 24 hrs 45 hrs

HGV DRIVERS’ WALK AROUND CHECK