Tachos

[Jack]

I know theres a 4.5 hour driving limit and 9 hour rest but what about tipper drivers and Builders merchants Seems a bit daft when your just driving local....

[argie]

Same throughout the industry although there are some exemptions such as refuse collection, milk collection, fire service and the armed forces.
Paul

[Jack]

Thanks Paul, Seems a bit daft in my oppinion .............

[Patrick3cx]

Our lorrys at Ron Smiths have do 4 hours then they have to have a 45 minit break if you dont i think you get a defect on your license i think

[tim]

Drivers are recquired to take a 45 minute break after 4hours30minutes driving time or 6 hours on duty time.This can be taken as one break of 45 minutes or a 15 minute break followed by a 30 minute break. The daily driving time limit is 9 hours,but can be extended to 10 hours twice a week-but you have to stop again for 45 mins after 9 hours before you can drive the extra hour.Daily rest period -ie between shifts is 11 hours minimum-and you have to take a break of 45 hours once a fortnight.If you are caught breaking these rules you would be fined a lot more money than someone caught stealing in Tescos.