Driver hours restrictions across the UK and Ireland have been relaxed, allowing an extra hour of work before taking a break.
The new rules in the UK stipulate that drivers may now drive for up to 5.5 hours before a 45-minute break, and the daily driving period has been increased to 11 hours, once a week. Daily rest periods have been cut to nine hours.
The new rules have been designed to …

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