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Regulations for driving time and rest periods

Drivers of heavy vehicles must take necessary breaks and not drive for too long. This is regulated by compulsory daily and weekly rest periods.
To whom do the rules apply?

Drivers’ hours rules may apply to you if you are driving a vehicle carrying out goods or passenger transport.
Daily driving period

The main rule is that after a maximum of four and a half hours of driving, you must take a 45 minute break.
Daily rest period

The main rule is that within each 24-hour period, you must take an uninterrupted rest period of 11 hours, or at least three plus nine hours.
24-hour rest stop areas

Overview of 24-hour rest stops for heavy goods vehicles in Norway. At a 24-hour rest stop, drivers can take a break, a daily rest or a reduced weekly rest.
Weekly driving periods

Total driving time per week must not exceed 56 hours.
Weekly rest period

As a general rule, the weekly rest period must be at least 45 hours, no more than six days after the previous weekly rest.
Tachograph requirements
The employer’s responsibility

Your employer is responsible for organising your work so that you as a driver can comply with the rules.
Violation of the regulations

Violations of the drivers’ hours regulations are punishable, regardless of where the offence has been committed or the homeland of the vehicle or driver.