On arrival at Dover, Paul will have completed 4 hours of driving and 2 hours of other work. What can he do now?

Explanation: • Another half hour of driving: No, Paul cannot do this as he has already reached a total of 6 hours of work and, under the Working Time Directive, must now take a break.
• He must take a 45 minute break before unloading: No. although he may be required to take a break, it does not have to be for 45 minutes as he has not yet reached 4.5 hours driving time.
• He can help with the unloading since it is not on a public road: No, It does not matter that part of the duty has been completed off the public road.
• He must take a 15 minute break before unloading: Yes, because underworking Time Directive. Paul is required to take a break of at least 15 minutes after 6 hours of work.

Category: CPC Case Studies: Working Time Directive