Driving time is one of the most critical aspects of European social regulations for road transport, primarily governed by Regulation (EC) 561/2006.

These rules are designed to combat driver fatigue and improve road safety.

The main rules are: - **Daily Driving Time:** A driver cannot exceed 9 hours of driving per day.

This can be extended to 10 hours twice a week.

- **Weekly Driving Time:** The total driving time in a week cannot exceed 56 hours.

- **Fortnightly Driving Time:** The total driving time over any two consecutive weeks cannot exceed 90 hours.

- **Continuous Driving Time:** After a maximum of 4.

5 hours of continuous driving, a driver must take an uninterrupted break of at least 45 minutes.

This break can also be split into two periods: a first break of at least 15 minutes, followed by a second of at least 30 minutes.

These times are automatically recorded by the tachograph, and adherence is strictly monitored during roadside checks and company audits.