It is important news for hauliers involved in livestock trade. / Donal O' Leary
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Road haulage rules have been relaxed to allow drivers to be on the road for longer hours.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport made the decision in light of concern over the uninterrupted movement of goods if drivers were to become ill with coronavirus.
It will be welcomed by many in the agriculture sector, as calves continue to be transported across the Continent during the busy spring calving period.
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We have granted a temporary relaxation of the EU driving time
Hauliers will be able to now drive 112 hours a fortnight – up from 90 hours a fortnight.
“We have granted a temporary relaxation of the EU driving time and resting time rules due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, recognising the importance of the haulage industry to the economy and in response to requests from the industry itself,” Minister for Transport Shane Ross said.
“I want to thank our hauliers for their support and hard work in this difficult time. With their help we will keep our chains of supply for food and essential goods moving.”
Other details of the rule relaxation include allowing drivers to take a reduced weekly rest.
The derogation comes into immediate effect until 16 April and will be reviewed every week.
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Road haulage rules have been relaxed to allow drivers to be on the road for longer hours.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport made the decision in light of concern over the uninterrupted movement of goods if drivers were to become ill with coronavirus.
It will be welcomed by many in the agriculture sector, as calves continue to be transported across the Continent during the busy spring calving period.
We have granted a temporary relaxation of the EU driving time
Hauliers will be able to now drive 112 hours a fortnight – up from 90 hours a fortnight.
“We have granted a temporary relaxation of the EU driving time and resting time rules due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, recognising the importance of the haulage industry to the economy and in response to requests from the industry itself,” Minister for Transport Shane Ross said.
“I want to thank our hauliers for their support and hard work in this difficult time. With their help we will keep our chains of supply for food and essential goods moving.”
Other details of the rule relaxation include allowing drivers to take a reduced weekly rest.
The derogation comes into immediate effect until 16 April and will be reviewed every week.
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