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24-Hour rest stops
To help meet regulatory requirements concerning dri- ving and resting times, work is currently in progress on establishing rest stops for heavy goods vehicles where drivers can take breaks (45 minutes), daily rest periods and weekly rest periods. As of January 2012, fifteen rest stops have been established along natio- nal roads in Norway (see the list below).
An updated list can be found at vegvesen.no/hvi-
leplass and iru.org/transpark. Rest stops are clearly signposted from the main road. These rest stops are normally located in the immediate vicinity of service companies selling food and fuel. All rest stops have toilet facilities and well-lit parking areas. With a few exceptions, showers and 220V power
supplies for refrigeration units are also available. The safety and service levels of rest stops are clas- sified according to the EU LABEL scheme; see the list on the websites referred to above.
In anticipation of 24-hour rest stops along the national road network, many regular rest stops with toilet faci- lities can be used for breaks and daily rest periods. It must be noted that some of these are closed in winter.
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