How much daily rest?

[Zimmy]

Hi, I work as a collections driver and finish work at 8pm. I know that there are rules regarding daily rest, my questions are, if anyone knows.
What time is the earliest I can start work the next day?
Is it 11 hours? 9 hours later? Or does this rule not apply?
Would this mean that I can start work but not drive until the rest period is up? Or does it mean that I cannot start work until the daily rest is completed?
Or am i mistaken about this daily rest rule?

Many thanks.

[PhilthyPhil]

What are you driving and how many hours per shift do you actually spend driving?

[Zimmy]

Hi, I drive a transit, between 3-3.5 hours a shift.

[hubbahubba]

Got to be a 10 hour gap from when your duty finishes til when you next work,be it o/t or duty.
This is processing at a MC,could be different if driving involved though?

[TrueBlueTerrier]

GB drivers' hours rules http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/ac ... =RESOURCES" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Driving and duty limits under GB drivers' hours rules

Under the GB drivers' hours rules you are allowed to drive for a maximum of ten hours in any 24-hour period.

The definition of driving is being at the controls of a vehicle for the purposes of controlling its movement with the engine running. This applies whether it is moving or stationary.

The total amount of time you are permitted to be 'on duty' for in the same 24-hour period, is 11 hours.

If you are a driver employed in a company or the director of a limited company, 'on duty' is defined as any working time, eg sweeping the yard, answering the phone or loading and unloading.

If you are a self-employed driver, 'on duty' means driving the vehicle or carrying out any other work in connection with the vehicle or its load. Answering the phone or sweeping the yard would not count as time on duty, but cleaning a van or loading it up would be.

Note that if you drive for fewer than four hours in a day, there are no restrictions on duty time.
Regulations on working time

The Working Time Regulations 1998 will apply to you if you drive under the GB rules. These regulations set a maximum 48-hour working week, a right to 4.8 weeks of annual leave, and also a right to health checks and adequate rest. For more information, see our guide on drivers' hours rules: the basics.


Who is affected by the GB drivers' hours rules http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/ac ... =RESOURCES" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Who is affected by the GB drivers' hours rules

The Great Britain (GB) domestic drivers' hours rules affect most drivers and commercial vehicles that are not within the scope of the EU rules. They apply only to journeys made entirely or partly on public roads in Britain. Northern Ireland has its own domestic rules.

For more information on the EU rules, see our guide on how to comply with EU drivers' hours rules.

The GB rules won't apply if you are driving in a private capacity, ie not in connection with a job or in any way to earn a living.

If you drive a goods vehicle, you will need to follow GB drivers' hours rules if the vehicle or vehicle combination - eg a van with a trailer - has a maximum permissible gross weight of 3.5 tonnes or less, and is operated entirely within Britain.
Exemptions

The GB rules do not apply to drivers who do not use public roads, eg driving in connection with road improvements or road maintenance, quarrying, construction work and civil engineering works.

If you drive for fewer than four hours every day in any fixed week, you do not have to meet the drivers' hours requirement for that week. A fixed week runs from 00.00 on Sunday to 00.00 the next Sunday.
Emergencies

You are allowed to break the GB rules on driving and duty limits if you need to take immediate action to avoid:

danger to the life of people or animals
serious interruption of essential public services (gas, water, electricity and drainage), of telecommunication or postal services, or in the use of roads, railways, ports or airports
serious damage to property

[Zimmy]

So because I drive less than 4 hours a day, there is no daily rest minimum requirement?

[PhilthyPhil]

I think that is the case. There is the working time directive which say you should have 11 hrs rest per day but you can opt out.

[fishtank]

Moves are afoot to limit the scope the EU working time directive.

Watch this space...