17Brief outline of Part 2

17 Brief outline of Part 2

(1) This Part sets the maximum driving and work times, and minimum rest times, for drivers to whom the Part applies. (2) These times are set by reference to 4 periods, which are called: • relevant period 1 • relevant period 2 • relevant period 3 • relevant period 4. (3) A driver must ensure that, for each relevant period 1, 2 or 3: (a) the driver’s total driving time does not exceed the driver’s maximum driving time; and (b) the driver’s total work time does not exceed the driver’s maximum work time. (4) A driver must ensure that the driver’s rest time complies with the driver’s required minimum rest time for: (a) any relevant period 1, 2 or 3 in which the driver drives a heavy truck; and (b) any relevant period 1, 2 or 4 in which the driver drives a commercial bus.