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EU Driving Time Calculator
Know exactly how much your driver can still drive, based on EU Regulation 561/2006. Avoid infringements before the tachograph inspector does.
Today's driving details
Enter hours and minutes. The calculator applies EU 561/2006 rules in real time.
Total driving today
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All driving done since last daily rest
Current uninterrupted driving
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Driving since the last qualifying break (≥45 min, or 15+30 min split)
Daily driving limit for today
Standard limit is 9h. Drivers may extend to 10h a maximum of 2 times per calendar week.
Break status for this driving period
The 45-minute break may be split: a first period of 15 min followed by a second period of 30 min.
EU Regulation 561/2006: Quick reference
| Rule | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving | 9h | May be extended to 10h a maximum of 2 times per calendar week |
| Mandatory break | 45 min | After max 4h 30m of continuous driving. May be split: first 15 min then 30 min (in that order) |
| Daily rest | 11h | Consecutive hours. May be reduced to 9h (reduced daily rest) max 3 times between weekly rests |
| Weekly driving | 56h | Maximum total driving in a single calendar week (Mon–Sun) |
| Fortnightly driving | 90h | Maximum total driving across any two consecutive calendar weeks |
| Weekly rest | 45h | Regular weekly rest. May be reduced to 24h (compensated within 3 weeks). Must be taken after 6 consecutive 24-hour periods since last weekly rest |