Driver tachograph rules

4 rows · An approved tachograph must be used when driving under EU or AETR drivers’ hours rules. The. Tachograph rules on breaks. After every hours of driving time, a HGV driver should have at least 45 minutes of breaks. They can take 45 minutes at once, or split into one break of 15 minutes, followed by a 30 minute break (45 minutes total). Daily break/rest rules.  · Tachograph rules The rules about the tachograph that must be used by drivers to record EU or AETR drivers' hours. 5. Responsibilities of vehicle operators Legal responsibilities and liabilities Author: Driver And Vehicle Standards Agency.

The rules relating to drivers’ hours and tachograph use do not fall into that category. Having adequate controls on commercial vehicle driving and rest times is essential to safe operation as tired drivers are more likely to be involved in accidents. Tachograph rules The rules about the tachograph that must be used by drivers to record EU or AETR drivers' hours. 5. Responsibilities of vehicle operators Legal responsibilities and liabilities. common rules for all tachographs - including ‘multi-manning’ and keeping 2nd driver records, recording other work, rest-days and days off responsibilities of operators - including calibrating and.

You can also use tachographs as an alternative to written records of domestic drivers' hours rules. Driver cards must be downloaded at least every 28 days. Fleet Management Operators should be aware of the following changes to drivers hours and tachograph rules effective from 20th August Employers must copy the driving time and rest period data from their vehicles' digital tachographs in order to monitor compliance with the rules on driving.