Guidance and regulation

Rules on drivers’ hours and tachographs for vehicles used for the carriage of goods in Great Britain and abroad.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 2 September 2022

Rules on drivers’ hours and tachographs for passenger vehicles in Great Britain and abroad.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 2 September 2022

Action Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) traffic examiners take to deal with offences, including warnings, prohibition notices, and fixed penalties.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 12 April 2024

A reference leaflet about drivers' hours for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 25 January 2011

Simplified rules for drivers of large goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles, including how long you can drive and work, and the breaks you should take.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 28 March 2017

Rules that vehicle recovery operators and drivers need to follow to run their business legally and safely.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 14 December 2018

A summary of working time regulations for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and public service vehicle (PSV) drivers and crew ('mobile workers').

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 19 July 2013

How fines and financial deposits issued by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for offences found at roadside checks work.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 29 January 2019

A reference leaflet about drivers' hours for bus and coach (PSV) drivers.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 25 January 2011

Information about digital tachograph company cards.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 21 October 2022

How and when to request a temporary relaxation of the drivers’ hours and working time rules for commercial operators.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 28 October 2020

A guide about the use of digital drivers' cards for HGV and PSV drivers.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 19 July 2013

The rules came into effect in 2007. Their purpose is to limit driving time and ensure that proper break and rest periods are taken. This document…

• From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
• Updated: 16 March 2010

Information for lorry drivers during the severe weather of March 2018.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 6 March 2018

A leaflet highlighting the dangers of using magnets to interfere with tachographs.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 19 July 2013