Where does 15 hours come from?
A new daily rest period normally has to be completed within each 24-hour period after the end of the previous daily or weekly rest. If daily rest is reduced to nine hours, the remaining spread can be up to 15 hours.
Why spread is not the same as working time
The spread can contain driving, other work, POA and breaks. Separate daily driving, break and working-time rules continue to apply.
How often can daily rest be reduced?
Under the assimilated rules, daily rest may generally be reduced to at least nine hours no more than three times between weekly rest periods. Check the current official guidance and any applicable exemption.
Common questions
Can I drive for 15 hours?
No. The normal daily driving limit is nine hours, extendable to ten hours no more than twice in a fixed week.
Is every long shift a reduced-rest day?
The actual rest completed within the relevant 24-hour period determines whether daily rest was regular or reduced.
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