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Drivers’ hours rules
An overview of the assimilated, AETR and GB domestic regimes.
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Practical guidance for professional HGV drivers
Clear UK-focused explanations of drivers’ hours, tachographs, working time and professional road operations, supported by links to current official guidance.
Reviewed July 2026Checked against current GOV.UK and DVSA guidance available at publication.
General guidanceNot a substitute for legislation, official instructions or competent advice.
Professional responsibilityDrivers and operators remain responsible for lawful and safe operation.
Key points
Use these summaries to understand the topic, then verify the exact rules against the vehicle, journey and official guidance.
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Daily driving limits
Understand the principal daily, weekly and fortnightly driving limits.
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Break rules
How the 4 hours 30 minutes driving-break rule works under assimilated rules.
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Daily rest
Regular, reduced and split daily rest explained.
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Weekly rest
Regular and reduced weekly rest and compensation principles.
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Period of availability
What POA means and why it is not automatically break or rest.
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Road transport working time
Average and maximum working-time limits and break requirements.
Built for accurate operational understanding
The Knowledge Centre separates driving-time rules, working-time rules and tachograph-recording duties rather than treating them as interchangeable. Each article explains the main principle, identifies important limitations and links to current official guidance.
Check which regime applies first. The correct rules depend on the vehicle, weight, journey, country, use and any exemption or derogation.
Current guidance, not permanent legal advice
Transport law and official guidance can change. These pages are written as general educational material and are reviewed against GOV.UK/DVSA guidance available in July 2026.
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Official sourcesExternal guidance may be amended. Check the source date and updates before relying on it.
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