Issue of Driver’s Record Books
- Issue and supply driver’s record books to employee-drivers
UK Statutory Instrument
1987
United Kingdom
The Drivers' Hours (Goods Vehicles) (Keeping of Records) Regulations 1987
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Entries in driver’s record books
- Ensure driver's record books are properly completed and maintained
Manner of keeping driver’s record books – supplementary
- Examine and sign driver record sheets and return book before next duty
Production of driver’s record books by employee-drivers
- Check and update driver’s record book if your driver has multiple employers
Preservation of driver’s record books
- Preserve driver's record books and weekly record sheets for one year
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Form of driver’s record book
Driver’s record books to be carried by drivers
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Drivers of goods vehicles and passenger vehicles
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