Pocket Guide to LGV Drivers' Hours and Tachography Law

Tachograph offences are the most common LGV crimes in England and Wales, closely followed by hours-law offences. The majority of these are the result of the unwitting actions of drivers and operators who just don't understand the law's requirements.

This new and updated edition of the handy pocket guide explains the law and describes precisely what it requires. It identifies:

which rules apply to which drivers

which exemptions apply, and to whom

the EU's proposed changes to the existing drivers' hours law

which records must be kept and how this should be done

what effect working time regulations have on the transport industry

the implementation of the Road Transport Directive for road haulage drivers

the minimum wage rules

the basic principles of digital tachographs

the introduction of digital tachographs

advice to drivers using Smart Cards

This practical and unique guide provides drivers and truck operators with everything they need to know in order to comply with the law.