Drivers hours rules - (simplified)
- Max spreadover a day 13 hrs or 15 if a clear 3 hour rest during day with a bunk available (split spreadover)If two drivers wholly from beginning of shift to end of shift then 21 hr spreadover is allowed.
- Max driving 9 hours (10 hours twice a week)
- Min daily rest is 11 hours. Reduced to 9 hrs 3 times a week or 9 hours if a split spreadover on any day(see above).
- Driver can not exceed 6 x 24 hour shifts (144 hours) without taking a 45 hour break. This can be reduced to 24 hours every other week as long as the missing hours are added to an existing 9 or 11 hour break by the end of week 3.