How many hours should a shortened daily rest period of a driver working in road transport last?
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Correct answer
B. At least 9 successive hours.
Explanation
In the photo, next to a tractor unit, a tachograph and a record sheet with a record of driving and rest are shown. A reduced daily rest period of a driver is at least 9 consecutive hours - answer B.
The EU Regulation defines a reduced daily rest period as an uninterrupted rest of at least 9 hours but less than 11 hours - an 11-hour rest is already regular (answer C). The rules do not provide for eight hours, so answer A is wrong; a rest shorter than 9 hours is a violation and leads to a fine, and with a large reduction also to a ban on further driving until the rest has been taken. You may use a reduced rest at most three times between two weekly rest periods, and it does not have to be compensated. Remember that the daily rest must fit within 24 hours of the end of the previous rest period.
Legal basis: Art. 4 letter g and Art. 8 para. 2 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006