If Martin stops after the maximum permitted continuous driving time, how long does the break need to be?

Explanation: • 15 minutes: No. although this is the minimum time that counts towards a break, the driver now needs a complete break.
• 30 minutes: No. although this would qualify as the second part of a break under EU 561/2006, the driver has not yet had the first part of that break.
• 9 hours: No, this is a reduced daily rest - which is not required yet.
• 11 hours: No, this is a regular daily rest which is not required yet.
• 45 minutes: Yes

Category: CPC Case Studies: Drivers' Hours