DfT extends transport rule suspension

The extension continues the suspension announced last week and will enable more drivers to get on the road and deliver feed as farmers struggle to bring supplies in amid heavy snow and ice.

The DfT has confirmed the relaxation will be extended for a further week with the deadline now set for midnight on January 18^th but with a complulsory rest period after 11 days.

For the drivers and work in question, the enforcement of EU drivers’ hours rules are now temporarily relaxed as follows:

• Replacement of the EU daily driving limit of 9 hours with one of 10 hours;
• Reduction of the daily rest requirements from 11 to 9 hours;
• Lifting the weekly (56 hours) and fortnightly driving limit (90 hours);
• Drivers must have a compulsory rest period of 24 hours after 11 days.

The requirement to take a 45 minute break after 4½ hours driving remains and will continue to be rigorously enforced.

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