New regulations come into force on Monday 21 April which require changes to the drivers' hours rules for HGV operators

Changes to the drivers' hours rules for HGV operators New regulations come into force on Monday 21 April which require changes to the drivers' hours rules for HGV operators. The drivers' hours guidance will be updated to reflect these changes. What you need to know   For HGVs, you need to: produce 56 days of drivers records on international journeys   follow AETR rules for journeys to and from the UK and non-EU countries Ensure you retrofit a smart tachograph 2 by: 18 August 2025 if your vehicle is currently equipped with a smart tachograph 1   1 July 2026 if your vehicle GVW is between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes The updated guidance will also include: a definition of what goods are in relation to drivers' hours     clarity on national derogation for radio or television broadcasting     an updated list of countries for the EU and non-EU    an updated list of what regulations apply to drivers' hours and working time   replacing any reference to 'EU law' with 'assimilated drivers' hours rules' Unsubscribe  |  View email in browser This email was sent to ooseims.archieves@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency · Berkeley House, Croydon Street · Bristol, BS5 0DA · 0300 123 9000