{"id":66653615,"date":"2025-12-15T16:07:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"\/cms\/?page_id=66653615"},"modified":"2026-08-19T14:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:34:20","slug":"d7-working-time-and-drivers-hours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/drivers\/d7-working-time-and-drivers-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"D7 Working time and drivers\u2019 hours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile margin-bottom-zero has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgb(36,53,136) 54%,rgb(0,159,227) 100%)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 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Silver progression<\/span><\/button><span class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s1-fors-bronze\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S1 FORS Bronze<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s2-performance-data\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S2 Performance data<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s3-environmental-impact\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S3 Environmental impact<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s4-road-risk\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S4 Road risk<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s5-professional-development\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S5 Professional development<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s6-vehicle-safety-equipment\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S6 Vehicle safety equipment<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s7-noise-pollution\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S7 Noise pollution<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s8-internal-communications\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S8 Internal communications<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s9-sub-contracted-services\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S9 Sub-contracted services<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s10-fleet-transition\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S10 Fleet transition<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/gold-progression\/\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"5. 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Bronze accreditation<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/drivers\/\">3.3 Drivers<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">D7 Working time and drivers\u2019 hours<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile no-gap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image margin-bottom-zero\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" src=\"\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FORSLogoBronze_UD2-203x300.jpg\" alt=\"FORS Logo Bronze\" class=\"wp-image-66644355\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FORSLogoBronze_UD2-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FORSLogoBronze_UD2-102x150.jpg 102w, https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FORSLogoBronze_UD2.jpg 486w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center bronze is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bronze-line margin-bottom-zero\">D7 Working time and drivers\u2019 hours<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#evidence-required\">Evidence required<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To manage drivers\u2019 working time and driving hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure that drivers are not subjected to excessive work, not fatigued whilst driving and comply with the rules on working time and drivers\u2019 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demonstration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FORS Operators <strong>shall<\/strong> have a policy and supporting procedures in place on working time, drivers\u2019 hours and their alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The policy and supporting procedures <strong>shall<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Planning daily and weekly work schedules and rest breaks to minimise fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How the risks associated with long journeys and night driving are managed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with the relevant drivers\u2019 hours and working time regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How total working and driving time is monitored and enforced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The requirement to report any fatigue or sleep-related issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The working time and drivers\u2019 hours policy and supporting procedures <strong>shall<\/strong> include adherence to the relevant rules that will depend on the specific vehicle and journey type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For HGV and PCV drivers, EU drivers\u2019 hours and mobile working time rules <strong>may<\/strong> apply &#8211; these rules require tachograph records to be kept<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For van, car and PLV drivers (and drivers of HGVs and PCVs that are out of scope or exempt from the EU rules), GB domestic drivers\u2019 hours rules <strong>may<\/strong> apply &#8211; these rules require written records to be kept<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether either EU or GB domestic drivers\u2019 hours are in scope, a procedure for obtaining, processing and analysing the relevant drivers\u2019 hours record and vehicle unit data <strong>shall<\/strong> be in place. The procedure <strong>shall<\/strong> include information on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The frequency of downloading vehicle unit and driver card data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drivers\u2019 hours recording method (i.e. digital, analogue tachograph or logbook)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring and managing driver and company tachograph card expiry dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dealing with lost or defective tachograph cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying and dealing with driver infringements to prevent recurrence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying and dealing with missing mileage and unknown event reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secondary employment and any impact this has on working time and drivers\u2019 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The policy <strong>should<\/strong> also include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drivers\u2019 commute to and from work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drivers with no fixed or habitual place of work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overnight accommodation or alternative transport arrangements, where relevant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exemptions to drivers\u2019 hours rules: <\/strong>there are a number of exemptions to the EU drivers\u2019 hours and mobile working time rules, such as for vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes that are electrically powered and operate within a 100km radius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also a number of exemptions from GB domestic drivers\u2019 hours rules, such as for goods vehicles that are driven for less than four hours in a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A full list of exemptions is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/drivers-hours\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/drivers-hours<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns call-out-box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The policy, procedures and records relevant to working time and drivers\u2019 hours <strong>shall<\/strong> be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Documented and reviewed in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m1-fors-documentation\/\">requirement M1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retained in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m2-records\/\">requirement M2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicated in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m5-communication\/\">requirement M5<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managed in accordance with requirements <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m10-transport-infringements\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"66653376\">M10<\/a> and <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/drivers\/d4-professional-development\/\">D4<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column left-line-highlight is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" id=\"evidence-required\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare the following evidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documented working time and drivers\u2019 hours policy and procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access to tachograph analysis system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drivers\u2019 hours data recording, processing and analysis records covering the previous 12 months. Examples of acceptable evidence include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drivers\u2019 hours analysis reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drivers\u2019 hours compliance reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working time data recording, processing and analysis records covering the previous 24 months. Examples of acceptable evidence include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working Time Directive (WTD) reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working time compliance reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timesheets, logbooks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Records demonstrating that drivers\u2019 hours and WTD infringements are investigated and corrective actions implemented. Examples of acceptable evidence include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signed infringement reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documented investigation forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driver debrief records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrective or improvement action records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vehicle unit data recording, processing and analysis records covering the period since the last audit. Examples of acceptable evidence include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vehicle unit download records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tachograph analysis reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle unit compliance reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Records demonstrating that vehicle unit data is monitored and investigated and that corrective actions are implemented where required. Examples of acceptable evidence include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Missing mileage reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documented justifications for missing mileage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investigation records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driver debrief records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrective or improvement action records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In-date company tachograph card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working time records must cover at least the previous 24 months and be available for both vocational and non-vocational drivers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up\"><\/i> Back to top<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column right-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-base-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column help-box has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details text-link new-show-hide is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Resources for Bronze<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources marked with a padlock <i class=\"fa fa-lock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> require a FORS account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-bottom-zero\"><strong>Guides<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/fors-audit-prepare-2\/bronze-audit-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bronze audit checklist (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/fors-bronze-audit-question-set\/\">Bronze audit question set (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-lock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Bronze audit toolkit <span class=\"visually-hidden\">(login required)<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/toolkits\/\">Toolkits and guides<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thedriverhandbook.co.uk\/fors-policy-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FORS Driver Handbook policy packs  <i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-bottom-zero\"><strong>Training records<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/training\/\">Training<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/training\/fors-bronze-training-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bronze training requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-lock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> FORS Professional Training Register <span class=\"visually-hidden\">(login required)<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-lock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> FORS Training Dashboard <span class=\"visually-hidden\">(login required)<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>D7 Working time and drivers\u2019 hours Quick links Evidence required Requirement To manage drivers\u2019 working time and driving hours. Purpose To ensure that drivers are not subjected to excessive work, not fatigued whilst driving and comply with the rules on working time and drivers\u2019 hours. 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