Drivers' hours
Exemptions from assimilated drivers’ hours rules
Some types of vehicle are exempt from assimilated rules (previously called EU rules). This means they come under:
- GB domestic rules in England, Scotland and Wales
- NI domestic rules in Northern Ireland
Exemptions for passenger carrying vehicles
Read section 1.1 of the Drivers’ hours and tachographs guidance for buses and coaches for the full list of exemptions.
Exemptions for goods vehicles
Read section 1.1 of the Drivers’ hours and tachographs guidance for goods vehicles for the full list of exemptions.