A regular daily rest period may be interrupted no more than twice, but the total interruption must not exceed 1 hour in total. This allows for a vehicle to be driven on to a ferry and off again at the end of the crossing.
How do I get out of ferry mode?
Leave the ferry and when you are parked up change the mode to Rest. When you have completed your rest, change mode to ‘Other Work’ or the equivalent setting.
Can you split daily rest?
Alternatively, a driver can split a regular daily rest period into two periods. The first period must be at least 3 hours of uninterrupted rest and can be taken at any time during the day. The second must be at least 9 hours of uninterrupted rest, giving a total minimum rest of 12 hours.
Can you have 2 reduced weekly rest?
The main change is that a driver may have two reduced weekly rest periods in consecutive weeks provided in any four consecutive weeks the driver also has two full regular weekly rests.
How long can you drive on ferry mode?
Driving/other work (embarkation) – 30 minutes. Rest (on ferry or train) – 7 hours. Driving/other work (disembarkation) – 30 minutes. Rest – 2 hours.
Why do you have to turn your engine off on a ferry?
Turn off Your Engine During Delays
It can take some time to load cars onto a busy ferry. If your lane gets delayed, turn off your engine to conserve gas and prevent emissions from polluting the area.
Can I drive with my tacho card in slot 2?
Cards should be in the correct slot the moment you enter the vehicle and definitely before you begin to drive the vehicle, with driver 1’s card in the card 1 slot and driver 2’s card in slot 2 where applicable. Do not remove the card during the working day, unless there is a vehicle or driver change during that day.
What happens if I forget to take my tacho card out?
You are allowed to drive without tacho card up to 15 days but will have to keep manual records. The DVLA is required to issue you with a new card within 5 working days, so this should not be a problem.
Do you need a tacho for shunting?
If you are shunting you are out of scope of the rules unless you go onto the road. So no tacho in unless the company specifies.
Can you leave your tacho card in overnight?
tachograph in “work” status when taking an overnight. rest, you can still see accurate remaining driving. times in Tachogram.
How many 15 hour days can I drive?
An HGV driver must rest for a minimum of nine hours within a 24-hour period up to three times a week, which allows them to work three 15-hour days in the same week.
Can I be forced to reduce my daily rest?
A driver may reduce their daily rest period to no less than 9 continuous hours, but this can be done no more than three times between any two weekly rest periods; no compensation for the reduction is required. A daily rest that is less than 11 hours but at least 9 hours long is called a reduced daily rest period.
How many 10 hour drives can you do in a week?
A driver’s day using split breaks might look something like this: Although 9 hours is the maximum driving hours permitted in one day for HGV drivers, twice a week a driver can drive for up to 10 hours (providing they still don’t exceed 4.5 hours driving at one time).
Can I reduce my weekly rest 2 weeks in a row?
It is proposed that over a four-week period, a driver can take up to two reduced weekly rests in a row. Compensation for the reduced rests must then be added to the next regular weekly rest.
Does period of availability count as a break?
Can a driver record a break during a period of availability? It is important to remember that, although a period of availability is generally for waiting time, where the period of waiting is known, there is nothing to stop a driver taking a break during some, or all, of that period of availability.
How many hours can I drive out of scope?
You cannot drive for longer than 4.5 hours without taking a break of at least 45 minutes. Taking this break causes a fresh 4.5 hour period of drive to begin. Note – See the rules on breaks to ensure you do not break the 4.5 hour rule. You may take the 45 minute break in 2 sections.
How long can you drive without stopping?
A car can drive continuously for approximately 8-9 hours before it will require refueling, depending on its tank capacity. There is no mechanical limit on how long a car can drive without stopping, provided it is well maintained, refueled, and has sufficient engine lubrication.
How long can you safely drive without stopping?
You should take a break every 2 hours and don’t drive for more than 8–10 hours per day. We recommend you plan which rest areas and driver reviver sites you will pull into on your journey.
Can I stay in the car on a ferry?
If you are wondering if can you stay in your vehicle on a ferry the answer in most cases is no. Once the vessel starts with crossing, you will not be allowed onto the car parking deck as most of the large car ferries for safety reasons, do not allow passengers to stay in their cars.
Will my car alarm go off on the ferry?
It is quite possible for a car alarm to be set off by the rocking and pitching of the deck. It’s a courtesy to other passengers to not allow your alarm to go off.
Should you lock your car on a ferry?
You cannot access your vehicle during the sailing. If you are unsure how to turn off your alarm, please refer to your vehicle manual. For most vehicles, you should lock the vehicle using the physical key rather than the electronic key fob to prevent the motion sensors being activated.