Any LGV drivers out there?

Originally Posted by Mike_spy

I am the middle of doing my class c training, test in a few weeks. I feel just as confused about the tacho rules as you do and I passed my theory test

I have the general idea as posted above but it seems to be a bit of a minefield for me as I only intend on driving some sundays for an extra few £. It appears with will effect how long I can work in the week even though I dont drive much (and will never be with a tacho) at my normal job.

I am amazed how many people are breaking the rules without knowing. As tachos apply to all vehicles over 3.5 tonne for hire or reward, most of the small car / caravan delivery terms are driving illegally. You often see transit sized car transporters towing a trailer with a car on. Unless they have a tacho (and someone with an O license of course) they are illegal. You cant even charge for delivering a car towed by your 4x4 on a trailer.

Even if you only drive Sundays, you must still take the legal beaks from driving, weekly and fortnightly, which means you can't work 7 days. Your breaks can be checked by VOSA by means of your clock cards or normal working hours if not on clock or tacho. Be carefull of the time you finish Sunday and the time your normal work starts Monday. Likewise the time you finish Friday and the time you start Sunday.