Description
Course Overview
Understanding LGV Working Time Directive and Drivers’ Hours regulations is essential for professional drivers and transport operators. These rules are designed to promote road safety, protect driver welfare, and ensure legal compliance across the transport industry.
This course provides a clear and practical guide to the legislation governing working time, driving hours, breaks, and rest periods, helping drivers stay compliant and avoid costly infringements.
What You’ll Learn
- Working Time Limits
Learn how working time is regulated, including the 48-hour average weekly limit and the maximum 60-hour working week. - Driving Hours Regulations
Understand daily and weekly driving limits, including the maximum driving hours permitted under EU Drivers’ Hours rules. - Breaks & Rest Requirements
Gain a clear understanding of mandatory daily and weekly rest periods, reduced rest allowances, and compensation requirements. - Tachograph Compliance
Discover how Digital and Smart Tachographs are used to record driver activity and learn your legal responsibilities for maintaining accurate records and driver card usage. - Legal Compliance & Best Practice
Develop the knowledge needed to remain compliant, improve operational efficiency, and help maintain safer roads.
This course is ideal for LGV drivers, transport managers, fleet operators, and anyone involved in commercial road transport who needs a practical understanding of Working Time Directive and Drivers’ Hours legislation.
