Basic guidance
This page explains, at a high level, how travel time and other work fit into tachograph records. Always follow the current EU rules and your company policy.
- Driving time is only the time spent driving a vehicle subject to tachograph rules.
- Other work includes non-driving tasks such as loading, paperwork, vehicle checks, and manual duties.
- Travel time required to reach a vehicle or start a duty can count as other work if you are acting on employer requirements.
- Driving vehicles outside the scope of the rules before taking over a tachograph vehicle should still be recorded as other work.
- Record periods accurately to avoid compliance risks and to protect rest periods.
Quick checklist
- Was the travel required to start or continue your duty?
- Were you free to use your time, or were you working for the employer?
- Did you perform any driving or tasks before taking over a tachograph vehicle?
- Is the period best recorded as driving, other work, availability, or rest?
If you are unsure, document the situation and consult the most recent EU guidance or competent authority.