Im not a new driver but thanks to the CPC and other drivers chat and a manager that doesnt know what hes on about, ive ended up confused but think I know what im on about. However for peace of mind id like to ask the question.
My regular run is under 4.5 hrs driving unless men with cones give me a bad night.
So if I have 15 mins at 5.45 to 6.00hrs assume, for the example I start at 0000 does this clear me till 0900 where id need another 15 mins.
I know some companies like you to have 30 mins for your 6 hour rule but im told this is company policy and not law.
That 15 min would clear you till 12.00 but if working less then 9 hrs then you would need another break of 15 mins before finishing work and if more than 9 hrs then you would need a break of 30 mins, breaks will not count if right at the beginning or end of shift they must be interrupted by at least a minutes work.
You cannot work more than 6 hrs without taking at least a 15 min break.
There is a rule which states that at least 15 mins must be taken before 6 hours work (driving + other work) is exceeded at any point in a shift so doing 6 hours drive/work then having 15 mins is ok
There are rules for the total amount of break that must be taken if the work in a shift is X amount …
30 mins total if work in a shift is between 6 and 9 hours
45 mins total if work in a shift is over 9 hours
Thanks guys. I thought I was on the correct lines, but you know what its like when a gaggle of drivers all answer at the same time with differing variants.
You will hear this a lot. The following is a direct quote from GV262. Stick to this and you’ll be good.
Breaks:
– Mobile workers must not work more than 6 consecutive hours without taking a break.
– If your working hours total between 6 and 9 hours, working time should be interrupted by a
break or breaks totalling at least 30 minutes.
– If your working hours total more than 9 hours, working time should be interrupted by a break or breaks totalling at least 45 minutes.
– Breaks should be of at least 15 minutes’ duration.
Terry T:
You will hear this a lot. The following is a direct quote from GV262. Stick to this and you’ll be good.
Breaks:
– Mobile workers must not work more than 6 consecutive hours without taking a break.
– If your working hours total between 6 and 9 hours, working time should be interrupted by a
break or breaks totalling at least 30 minutes.
– If your working hours total more than 9 hours, working time should be interrupted by a break or breaks totalling at least 45 minutes.
– Breaks should be of at least 15 minutes’ duration.
It a good quote from 262 but it would be better done this away …
Breaks:
– Mobile workers must not work more than 6 consecutive hours without taking a break.
– Breaks should be of at least 15 minutes’ duration.
– If your working hours total between 6 and 9 hours, working time should be interrupted by a
break or breaks totalling at least 30 minutes.
OR
– If your working hours total more than 9 hours, working time should be interrupted by a break or breaks totalling at least 45 minutes.