National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Driving Hours Regulations) Regulations 2006
13What is work time
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13 What is work time
(1) Work time of a driver is the driver’s driving time, and other time spent by the driver: (a) loading or unloading a heavy truck or commercial bus; or (b) inspecting, servicing or repairing a heavy truck or commercial bus, inspecting or attending to the load on a heavy truck or commercial bus, or attending to the passengers of a commercial bus; or (c) cleaning or refuelling a heavy truck or commercial bus; or (d) performing marketing tasks in relation to the operation of a heavy truck or commercial bus; or (e) helping with, or supervising, an activity mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d); or (f) recording information, or completing a document, in accordance with these Regulations or otherwise in relation to the operation of a heavy truck or commercial bus. (2) In these Regulations:
marketing tasks includes arranging for, or canvassing for orders for, the transport of people or goods.