Drivers hours & working time directive

Module 1a – Drivers hours & working time directive

• Outline of the EU regulations concerning drivers hours and where to find important information
• Vehicles exempt from EU regulations (Derogations)
• Operations exempt from EU regulations (Derogations)

• Daily weekly and fortnightly driving limits
• Breaks, rest and split daily rest
• Reduced daily rest
• Rules concerning multi-manning

• Explanation and definition of travelling time
• Record interruptions to rest during ferry/train journeys
• How the regulations are enforced

• Letters of attestation
• Sanctions applied for infringements
• Explanations of the graduated fixed penalty systems