Official gov.uk drivers hours.
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Drivers’ hours
Overview
If you drive a goods vehicle or a bus or coach you must follow the rules on how many hours you can drive and the breaks that you need to take.
The rules you must follow depend on:
- the type of vehicle you’re driving
- which country you’re driving in
Find out which rules apply to you if you drive:
There are different drivers’ hours rules in Northern Ireland.
You will also need to follow:
If you do not follow the rules
If you break the drivers’ hours rules, you may be prosecuted or fined.
Penalties for serious or dangerous offences include:
- a prohibition notice – for serious or dangerous offences
- a fine or points on your licence (‘fixed penalty’) – the amount depends on how serious the offence is
- your vehicle being immobilised if it’s a danger to road safety – you’ll have to fix the problem and pay a release charge
Other penalties include things like:
- an offence rectification notice – for offences that are not a risk to road safety
- a verbal warning – for minor offences
If you’re an employer of drivers or mobile workers
If you employ drivers or mobile workers you must follow extra rules for employers.
