Temporary relaxation measures on the application of EC561/2006 on driving and rest time rules
COMMUNICATION WITH MINISTRIES15 April 2020
The Hellenic Republic has notified a temporary relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for all national and international freight transport. This relaxation is granted pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006.
-Art. 6(1): replacement of the maximum daily driving limit of 9 hours with one of 11 hours;
-Art. 6(2): replacement of the maximum weekly driving limit of 56 hours with one of 60 hours;
-Art. 7: replacement of the minimum daily breaks requirements by imposing a break of 45 minutes after 5 and a half hours;
-Art. 8(1): Reduction of the daily rest requirements from 11 to 9 hours;
-Art. 8(6): postponement of a weekly rest period beyond six-24 hours period