Community Drivers' Hours Regulations

As from 11 April 2007, a nwe version of the Commenity Drivers' Hours Regulations came into force.

Here is an overview of the changes:

• Transport firms are automatically liable for infringements committed by their drivers
• As a result, consignors, freight forwarders, tour operators, principal contractors, sub-contractors and driver employment agencies are now responsible for ensuring that contractually-agreed transport schedules respect the new regulations
• Authorities in the UK now have the power to investigate infringements detected in the UK but commited outside of Great Britain
• Certain commercial vehicles are exempt from these regulations and are termed "historic status" vehicles.

More details can be found at http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2007/draft/20076693.htm