Brian arrives at Portsmouth 2 hours before he is required to embark the ferry. He uses this period as the first part of his daily rest. The ferry crossing takes 8 hours. For how long does he need to continue his rest before setting off, after landing in St Malo?

Explanation: • 2 hours: No, Brian has 2 hours rest before boarding, 8 hours rest while the ship is sailing (which gives a total of 10 hours) and he therefore needs 1 more hour to make the total to the 11 hours required under Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• 3 hours: No, Brian has 2 hours rest before boarding, 8 hours rest while the ship is sailing (which gives a total of 10 hours) and he therefore needs 1 more hour to make the total to the 11 hours required under Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• He can drive straight off the boat and continue his journey with no further rest required: No, he cannot drive straight off the boat and continue his journey. Brian has 2 hours rest before boarding, 8 hours rest while the ship is sailing (which gives a total of 10 hours) and he therefore needs 1 more hour to make the total to the 11 hours required under Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• 1 hour: Yes, Brian has 2 hours rest before boarding, 8 hours rest while the ship is sailing (which gives a total of 10 hours) and he therefore needs 1 more hour to make the total to the 11 hours required under Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.

Category: CPC Case Studies: Drivers' Hours