i.e a break down sevice because my fiance worked a 20 hour shift yeasterday and last night and i cant find any info on this subject
2006-11-09 08:39:19 · 8 answers · asked by inoffblack1 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
as iong as you want every body else does
2006-11-09 08:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
driving jobs are covered by both the UK and EEC, hours and rest breaks are different depending on the vehicle being driven eg. PCV or HGV. A self employed driver fixes their own hours. If a taco is fitted to the vehicle penalties can be severe for breaking the rules. Google working hours directive.
2006-11-09 09:13:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally you can only "drive" for 12 hours then you must take a break. If he is driving for 20 hours he is putting himself and everyone else at risk. Coming from the wife of a 35 year professional over the road truck driver.
2006-11-09 08:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by Scooter Girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was a maximum of 11hrs with breaks in between HGV is quite strict as if you are pulled up it will tell on the tachograph even so 20hrs is far too long even with pull ups for breakdowns without driving working 20hrs would be far too much and not safe, wouldn't that come under health and safety
2006-11-09 08:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no more than 12 hours max if you have had a 16 hour break between each shift.
2006-11-09 08:42:33 · answer #5 · answered by BLONDESHELL 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know truckers can't drive more than 11 hours a day..
2006-11-09 08:47:35 · answer #6 · answered by dwh12345 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends where you are... you say he done a 20hrs shift but that wont have been a 20hr driving shift....he have breaks inbetween....was he really working or playing away...??
2006-11-09 08:48:31 · answer #7 · answered by d j 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
contact the labor department in your state. different rules apply to different states.
2006-11-09 08:43:20 · answer #8 · answered by dani.girl808 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋