Drivers' hours & Drivers' hours: rules and guidance
If you drive a goods vehicle or a passenger-carrying vehicle you must follow the rules on how many hours you can drive and the breaks that you need to take..
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This guide (sometimes known as the ‘GV262’) gives general guidance about drivers’ and tachograph rules for vehicles used for the carriage of goods.
If you hold a GB-issued tachograph card or a GB photocard driving licence, apply for a digital tachograph driver card using this D777B(DL) application form. You do not need a new photo.
For operators and furloughed drivers on EU mobile working time rules and EU and AETR drivers’ hours and tachograph rules.
This guidance explains how:
How to transport goods commercially if you’re driving from the UK to or through Europe.
You’ll need to complete extra tasks if you’re exporting your own goods.
A summary of the driver, vehicle, cargo and customs documents required to transport goods into the EU after Brexit.
The information summarises document requirements for hauliers and commercial drivers.