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UK Drivers’ Hours: What Every Fleet Needs to Know

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UK drivers must abide by strict rules on how long they can drive. In this article, we’ll help you understand how drivers’ hours rules apply to your fleet, and how you can take the manual admin out of your tachograph compliance responsibilities.

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  • ✓ UK drivers' hours rules set legally enforceable limits on how long commercial vehicle drivers can drive, how often they must rest, and how those hours must be recorded. For goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, these limits are set by UK assimilated (EU) rules—which apply to most UK HGV and fleet operators. Non-compliance can lead to enforcement action, including fines of up to £5,000 per tachograph offence, Traffic Commissioner referral, and in serious or repeated cases, the potential loss of your operator's licence.

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