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This week, the Traffic Commissioners will be shining a spotlight on another of the most important parts of road safety: drivers’ hours. Drivers’ hours rules are essential safeguards against fatigue, unfair competition, and risk to life.
Why do we have them?
Being awake 17 hours doubles collision risk. 24 hours awake? You’re seven times more likely to crash.
Drivers’ hours aren’t red tape. Fatigue doesn’t care how experienced you are.
What common compliance failures do we see?
Incorrect split breaks, cards not inserted, missed manual entries, late downloads.
Small mistakes can have big consequences.
What do we expect from operators?
Provide regular training, promote a culture that values safety and manage your data intelligently.
Advice from the Traffic Commissioners
As regulators, we want to see a healthy, thriving industry. Your safety comes first.
Your wellbeing matters. And we’re here to support you every mile of the way.
Our blog on drivers’ hours can be found here
A Toolbox Talk presentation is available on the blog page.
Let’s continue to put safety first, together.
Sincerely,
The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain
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