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1. Introduction 2. EU Regulation 561/2006 3. Working Time – EU-Regulated Drivers 4. Domestic Regulations 5. Working Time – Domestic Drivers 6. Mixed EU and Domestic Driving 7. Enforcement 8. Drawing Up Drivers' Hours Schedules – Exam Technique 9. Key EU Exemptions – Revision List 10. Quick Exam Numbers – Memorise These

1. Introduction

  • Drivers' hours legislation controls driving, work and rest for goods vehicle drivers.
  • UK drivers' hours were historically controlled by the Transport Act 1968.
  • Most large goods vehicle drivers became subject to EU rules after the UK joined the EU.
  • EU Regulation 561/2006 is the main EU drivers' hours regulation.
  • The material states that the rules apply to journeys to/through EU Member States, Switzerland and EEA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, and that the UK continues to follow these rules for such journeys.
  • AETR provides international rules for journeys involving non-EU AETR signatories and is closely aligned with Regulation 561/2006.
  • Working Time rules apply in addition to drivers' hours rules because they also control non-driving work.
  • Most goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes PMW are covered by Regulation 561/2006 unless specifically exempt.
  • Vehicles exempt from EU rules generally remain subject to UK Domestic regulations.
  • Only a small number of operations, including armed forces, police and fire brigade operations, are completely exempt from drivers' hours controls.