Driving Hours Calculator
Calculate your mandatory breaks and rest periods as a truck driver. Fully compliant with EU regulation 561/2006.
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Early bird
Start at 05:00 for a fresh start of the day.
Start: 05:00
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Normal workday
Standard office hours, start at 08:00.
Start: 08:00
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Evening ride
A late start at 18:00 for the evening hours.
Start: 18:00
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Night rider
Start at 22:00 for the true night workers.
Start: 22:00
Break
12:30
Max
17:45
Rest
17:45
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EU Rules 561/2006
The most important rules for driving and rest times
Daily driving time
Maximum 9 hours per day. May be extended to 10 hours twice per week.
Mandatory break
After 4.5 hours of driving, a break of at least 45 minutes is mandatory. May be split into 15 + 30 minutes.
Daily rest
Minimum 11 hours continuous rest per 24 hours. May be reduced to 9 hours 3x per week.
Weekly driving time
Maximum 56 hours per week and 90 hours per 2 weeks.
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