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What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

s.005

CREWS, DRIVING TIMES, BREAKS AND REST PERIODS

Manage and record drivers' hours, breaks, and rest periods Employer

s.006

CREWS, DRIVING TIMES, BREAKS AND REST PERIODS

Comply with daily and weekly driving, break, and rest limits Operator

s.007

CREWS, DRIVING TIMES, BREAKS AND REST PERIODS

Comply with driving time, break, and rest limits for commercial drivers Employer

s.008

CREWS, DRIVING TIMES, BREAKS AND REST PERIODS

Comply with driving, break, and rest time limits Employer

s.009

CREWS, DRIVING TIMES, BREAKS AND REST PERIODS

Comply with driver age, driving time, and rest period requirements Employer

s.010

LIABILITY OF TRANSPORT UNDERTAKINGS

Unlimited fine

Manage driver schedules, pay, and tachograph data compliance Employer

s.016

CONTROL PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS

Keep and produce records of driving penalties and multi-employer work Operator

s.017

CONTROL PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS

Keep and produce records of driving penalties and multi-employer details Operator

s.018

CONTROL PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS

Keep and produce records of driving penalties and multi-employer work Operator

s.019

CONTROL PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS

Keep records of penalties and provide multi-employer work details Operator

s.020

CONTROL PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS

Retain and produce penalty documents and share driver information Operator

s.021

CONTROL PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS

Unlimited fine

Keep records of penalties and inform multiple employers of driving hours Operator

s.022

CONTROL PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS

Keep records of penalties and provide driver information Operator

s.023

CONTROL PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS

Keep records of penalties and provide multi-employer work info Operator

s.024

CONTROL PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS

Keep and produce records of driving penalties and multi-employer work Operator

s.025

CONTROL PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS

Unlimited fine

Keep records of penalties and provide work info to multiple employers Operator

s.026

FINAL PROVISIONS

Keep and provide tachograph records for drivers and inspectors Employer

s.027

FINAL PROVISIONS

Maintain tachograph equipment and keep driver records Employer

s.028

FINAL PROVISIONS

Fit tachograph equipment and keep driver records on all cargo or passenger vehicles Employer

s.029

FINAL PROVISIONS

Fit vehicles with tachographs and keep driver data for at least one year Employer

s.control procedures and sanctions

CONTROL PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS

Keep records of penalties and provide work details to multiple employers Operator

s.crews, driving times, breaks and rest periods

CREWS, DRIVING TIMES, BREAKS AND REST PERIODS

Manage and record drivers' hours, breaks, and rest periods Employer

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s.001

SUPPLEMENTARY

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

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DVSA

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Regulates drivers, vehicles, and operators in UK road transport. Issues operator licences for goods vehicles (HGVs) and PSVs. Enforces roadworthiness and driver …

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