Derogations from the provisions of Regulation 561/2006
The derogations have been granted by Spain, Romania, Italy, Poland, Denmark and Germany in connection with the war in Ukraine.
In all of the following cases, the derogations apply to humanitarian shipments.
Denmark – as a result of the war in Ukraine, many HGV drivers are trying to help Ukrainian refugees. The Danish government has therefore decided to grant derogations from the rules on driving and rest times for lorry drivers and hauliers who are delivering goods to those in need.
Spain – The Ministry of Transport has introduced measures for freight and passenger transport with humanitarian aid for Ukraine. They only apply to non-commercial transport operations.
Poland – the derogations are in effect until April 2. Drivers are obliged to specify on the back of their tachograph charts or printouts from a digital tachograph the reasons why they are exceeding the normally permitted limits.
Romania – the derogations are on eefct for a period of 30 days from March 15 to April 13.
Italy – In order to facilitate humanitarian aid for Ukraine, the Italian Directorate for Road Safety and Road Transport issued a note on March 11, which explains two important points: driving and rest times, and permits for international transport of goods and passengers.
Germany – vehicles, including those used for the non-commercial transport of humanitarian aid – used in crisis situations or rescue operations are exempt from the obligation to follow the rules regarding driving and rest times. It is important that drivers always check if all preconditions for this derogation are met. In particular one needs to establish whether a particular journey cannot take place without any delays by the need to comply with required rest times. The derogation may only be used on the condition that it does not impair road safety.
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