Although Roadsoft does not provide legal advice on legislation and regulations, we often see recurring mistakes in practice that can easily be avoided with the right use of software, planning, and communication.
A driving time violation looks like this in the software:
Below, we outline some common pitfalls and practical ways to better manage them internally.
Daily driving time exceedance
A driver may drive a maximum of 9 hours per day. Twice per week, this may be extended to a maximum of 10 hours.
What went wrong?
Drivers sometimes continue driving for too long in a single day without taking a timely break.
How to prevent it?
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Plan trips realistically and account for possible delays.
Weekly driving time exceedance
A driver may drive a maximum of 56 hours per week. The weekly driving time is calculated from Monday to Sunday.
What went wrong?
Too many hours are driven within a single calendar week.
How to prevent it?
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Keep weekly schedules up to date and integrate real-time data.
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Adjust work schedules based on tachograph data rather than manual records.
2 weeks driving time exceedance
A driver may drive a maximum of 90 hours over a two-week period.
What went wrong?
The combined driving time over two consecutive weeks is exceeded.
How to prevent it?
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Plan ahead: use software that provides insight into the remaining driving hours.
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Implement driver changes in time or schedule breaks strategically.
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Ensure continuous monitoring across week boundaries.
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