Poland: Temporary derogations of the provisions on driving times, breaks and rest periods
From 4 March to 2 April 2022, temporary derogations of the provisions on driving times, breaks and rest periods for drivers engaged in domestic and international road transport of passengers and goods apply in Poland.
Temporary derogations from Art.6 sec. 1-3, Art.7 and Art 8 sec.8 of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 apply as follow:
1) the daily driving time may not exceed 11 hours;
2) weekly driving time may not exceed 60 hours;
3) the total driving time for two consecutive weeks may not exceed 96 hours;
4) after the driving period of five and a half hours, the driver is entitled to a continuous break of at least 45 minutes;
5) the driver, if he chooses to do so, may also use the regular weekly rest period in the vehicle, as long as he has suitable sleeping places for each driver and the vehicle is stationary.
Drivers who take advantage of these derogations must enter handwritten cases on the back of the analog tachograph record sheet or digital tachograph printout.
The application of temporary derogations must not deteriorate the working conditions of drivers and the level of road safety.
Source: ZMPD
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From 4 March to 2 April 2022, temporary derogations of the provisions on driving times, breaks and rest periods for drivers engaged in domestic and international road transport of passengers and goods apply in Poland.
Temporary derogations from Art.6 sec. 1-3, Art.7 and Art 8 sec.8 of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 apply as follow:
1) the daily driving time may not exceed 11 hours;
2) weekly driving time may not exceed 60 hours;
3) the total driving time for two consecutive weeks may not exceed 96 hours;
4) after the driving period of five and a half hours, the driver is entitled to a continuous break of at least 45 minutes;
5) the driver, if he chooses to do so, may also use the regular weekly rest period in the vehicle, as long as he has suitable sleeping places for each driver and the vehicle is stationary.
Drivers who take advantage of these derogations must enter handwritten cases on the back of the analog tachograph record sheet or digital tachograph printout.
The application of temporary derogations must not deteriorate the working conditions of drivers and the level of road safety.
Source: ZMPD
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