Drivers Hours rules changes for HGV/LGV Operators
Here's a timely reminder, courtesy of the UK Government, that Drivers Hours rules changes for HGV/LGV Operators come into force on Monday 21st April 2025.
You can find their updated guidance here.
In brief: for HGVs, you need to:
• produce 56 days of drivers records on international journeys
• follow AETR rules for journeys to and from the UK and non-EU countries
Ensure you retrofit a smart tachograph 2 by:
• 18 August 2025 if your vehicle is currently equipped with a smart tachograph 1
• 1 July 2026 if your vehicle GVW is between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes
(This currently only applies to vehicles making journeys outside the UK.)
The updated guidance will also include:
• a definition of what goods are in relation to drivers’ hours
• clarity on national derogation for radio or television broadcasting
• an updated list of countries for the EU and non-EU
• an updated list of what regulations apply to drivers’ hours and working time
• replacing any reference to ‘EU law’ with ‘assimilated drivers’ hours rules’
If you are not sure about how to apply Drivers Hours rules, attending our training courses can help:
Transport Manager CPC Refresher
OLAT (Operator Licence Awareness Training)
Drivers' Hours Law for Managers