Tachograph Rules UK 2026
Everything UK HGV drivers need to know about tachograph rules, drivers' hours limits, the Working Time Directive, and what to do if your tachograph card is lost or damaged.
The Complete Tachograph & Drivers' Hours Resource
Tachograph rules and drivers' hours regulations are among the most complex — and most enforced — areas of HGV compliance. This hub brings together every guide you need: from understanding your digital tachograph to calculating rest periods, replacing a lost card, and staying compliant with the Working Time Directive.
Tachograph Rules & Records
How tachographs work, what records you must keep, and the penalties for non-compliance.
Tachograph Rules for HGV Drivers: UK Complete Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about tachograph rules — digital and analogue, record-keeping, rest periods, and DVSA enforcement.
HGV Tachograph Rules Explained: A Plain-English Guide
A straightforward guide to tachograph modes, daily rest, weekly rest, and the most common infringements.
What to Do If You Lose Your Tachograph Card
Step-by-step guide to replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged tachograph card — DVLA application, fees, and what to do in the meantime.
Drivers' Hours Rules
EU and AETR rules on daily driving limits, rest periods, and weekly hour caps.
HGV Drivers' Hours Rules UK 2026
Daily driving limits, rest requirements, split rest rules, and the most common mistakes that lead to DVSA prohibition.
Staying Legal – Important Rules on Drivers' Hours and Working Time
A complete reference guide to EU drivers' hours rules, domestic rules, and how they interact with the Working Time Directive.
Working Time Directive
Maximum weekly hours, night work limits, and rest entitlements under the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations.
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