Czech Republic: temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours rules

The relaxation follows border restrictions introduced by Germany.

The relaxation is in effect until and including March 15. It applies to all drivers involved in international transport of goods from the Czech Republic to Germany, provided that the safety of drivers and road traffic are not endangered.
The following rules will be relaxed temporarily for drivers mentioned above:
Article 6 (1) 1: the maximum daily driving limit has been increased from 9 to 11 hours;
Article 6 (1) 2: the maximum weekly driving limit has been increased from 56 to 60 hours;
Article 8 (2) 1: the daily rest requirement has been reduced from 11 to 9 hours;
Art. 8 sec. 6: the start of the weekly rest period has been postponed by another 24-hour period to 7 periods since the end of the previous weekly period.
After using the relaxation, the driver is obliged to make a manual entry on the back of the printout / record sheet without delay, stating the place and the reason for using the relaxation. This documentation has to be presented during an inspection, together with other supporting documents, to verify the use of the relaxation has been justified.