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Driving and resting time regulations
Driving a tractor-trailer combination in Norway, particularly in winter, is a demanding job. Dri- vers must be alert and fit when crossing mountain ranges or transporting goods on narrow, winding roads in Northern or Western Norway. Unfortunately, the a lot of accidents which are caused by inattention or drivers falling asleep. This is why checking the driving and resting time regulations is a high priority task in Norway.
EU provisions relating to driving and resting times are valid in Norway for all vehicles registered in EU/EEA countries. The European Agreement Concerning the Work of Crews of Vehicles Engaged in International Road Transport (AETR agreement) is enforced for vehicles from other countries.
Other regulations on working hours
Separate regulations cover working hours for drivers in addition to the regulations governing driving and rest periods. These regulations apply throughout the entire EEA. Working hours include driving time and all other work carried out in connection with the trans- port. Drivers must take breaks after no more than six hours of continuous work. Drivers must also have a certain amount of time off per day and per week. Average weekly working hours over 16 weeks must not exceed 48 hours. This is applicable to both regular working hours and overtime, and includes work done for several employers. Regulations rela- ting to working hours are coordinated with the rules on driving and rest periods, so breaks – for example – qualify as breaks under both sets of regulations. Self-employed drivers are not subject to these regu- lations at present.
More information on these regulations can be found at vegvesen.no/en/vehicles/professional-trans- port/driving-time-and-rest-periods
Main rule for all drivers
You must park your vehicle if you are tired or fatigued and are therefore unable to drive safely.
Rules for drivers of heavy vehicles
Daily driving period
• The daily driving period cannot exceed 9 hours. You are permitted to extend this period to 10 hours up to twice a week.
• You must take a 45-minute break after driving for a maximum of 4 hours and 30 minutes. You may substitute this with two breaks lasting 15 and 30 minutes respectively. You must not spend these breaks doing other work.
Daily rest period
• You must rest for at least 11 consecutive hours (or at least 3 + 9 hours) every day.
• Your daily rest period may be reduced to 9 hours three times between two weekly rest periods.
Weekly driving period
• You can drive for a maximum of 56 hours a week. The week begins on Monday at 00.00 hours and runs until Sunday at 23.59 hours.
• If you drive two weeks in a row, your total dri- ving time cannot exceed 90 hours.
Weekly rest period
• You must rest for at least 45 hours after six days of driving.
• You can reduce this weekly rest period to 24 hours every other week, under certain conditions.
Tachograph
• You must have a tachograph in the vehicle if you are subject to the rules governing driving and rest periods.
This is a brief summary of the rules. There are also exceptions and more detailed rules.
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