The following information is taken directly from the Gov.uk website and is correct as of 21st November 2021.
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Drivers’ hours: rules and guidance
Rules for lorry, bus and coach drivers on how many hours you can drive, exemptions from the rules, and when the rules can be relaxed temporarily.
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There are temporary relaxations to drivers’ hours rules because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
This page will be updated if anything changes.
EU drivers’ hours and tachograph rules still apply to journeys between the EU and UK, or wholly within the EU or UK.
AETR rules apply to journeys outside of the EU, including journeys involving Norway and Switzerland.
Drivers’ hours guick guides
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tachograph quick guides
Drivers’ hours and tachograph rules manuals
Working time and drivers’ hours
Exemption guidance
Temporary relaxations
Published 14 May 2014
Last updated 7 July 2021 + show all updates
Last updated 7 July 2021 + show all updates
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