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Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the EU drivers’ hours rules: all road haulage sectors in Great Britain

Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the EU drivers’ hours rules in England, Scotland and Wales for the general haulage of goods in Great Britain.

From:
Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Published
22 December 2020

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These temporary relaxations ended on 22 January 2021. For any current relaxations, see Drivers’ hours: rules and guidance.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the EU drivers’ hours rules: all road haulage sectors in Great Britain

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In response to the exceptional pressures on the freight industry due to the continued consequences of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Department for Transport has introduced a temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the EU drivers’ hours rules in England, Scotland and Wales for the general haulage of goods in Great Britain.

These temporary relaxations apply from 12:01am on 23 December 2020 until 11:59pm on 22 January 2021, subject to review.

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Published 22 December 2020

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