Miranda Blake
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Directiva privind timpul de lucru al șoferilor: Un ghid pentru șoferii de camioane

Creat: 25.10.2024

Actualizat: 29.10.2024

În calitate de șofer de camion în Regatul Unit, este esențial să cunoașteți bine reglementările complexe privind orele de lucru și perioadele de odihnă ale șoferilor. Directiva privind timpul de lucru al șoferilor (WTD), cunoscută și sub numele de Directiva privind transportul rutier, este un set de norme care reglementează numărul maxim de ore pe care un șofer le poate lucra, pauzele obligatorii pe care trebuie să le ia și perioadele de odihnă obligatorii pe care trebuie să le respecte. Nerespectarea acestor reglementări poate duce la amenzi mari și chiar la imobilizarea vehiculului dumneavoastră.

Înțelegerea Directivei privind timpul de lucru al șoferilor

Directiva privind timpul de lucru al șoferilor este o legislație a Uniunii Europene care urmărește să asigure siguranța tuturor utilizatorilor drumurilor prin prevenirea accidentelor cauzate de oboseală. [Normele privind timpul de lucru al șoferilor] (https://snapacc.com/newsroom/discover-the-new-drivers-hours-rules/) se aplică celor care conduc vehicule cu o greutate mai mare de 3,5 tone, indiferent dacă persoana respectivă își desfășoară activitatea în Regatul Unit sau pe teritoriul UE.

Limite zilnice de conducere

În conformitate cu WTD, șoferii de camioane din Regatul Unit sunt supuși unui plafon zilnic de conducere de 9 ore, care poate fi mărit la 10 ore de maximum două ori pe săptămână. După 4,5 ore de conducere continuă sau intermitentă, șoferii trebuie să ia o pauză de cel puțin 45 de minute. Alternativ, aceștia pot opta pentru o pauză fracționată, în care prima este de cel puțin 15 minute, urmată de o a doua de cel puțin 30 de minute.

Restricții de conducere săptămânale și bisăptămânale

Există o limită săptămânală de conducere pentru șoferii de camioane din Regatul Unit, care este de 56 de ore, în timp ce limita pe două săptămâni este de 90 de ore. Aceasta înseamnă că, dacă un șofer face 56 de ore într-o săptămână, poate lucra doar 34 de ore în săptămâna următoare pentru a se asigura că nu depășește limita de 90 de ore pe două săptămâni.

Capace de timp de lucru

În plus față de restricțiile privind timpul de conducere, WTD impune, de asemenea, limite privind numărul total de ore pe care un șofer le poate lucra pe săptămână. Durata medie săptămânală a timpului de lucru, incluzând atât sarcinile de conducere, cât și cele care nu țin de conducere, nu trebuie să depășească 48 de ore, calculate pe o perioadă de referință de 17 sau 26 de săptămâni. Timpul maxim de lucru într-o singură săptămână este de 60 de ore, cu condiția ca media de 48 de ore să nu fie depășită.

Perioade de odihnă

WTD impune [șoferilor de vehicule grele] (https://snapacc.com/newsroom/how-to-become-an-hgv-driver/) să efectueze o perioadă de repaus zilnic de cel puțin 11 ore consecutive, care poate fi împărțită în două perioade, prima având o durată de cel puțin 3 ore. De asemenea, șoferii pot opta pentru o perioadă de odihnă zilnică redusă, de nouă ore, dar acest lucru se poate face doar de trei ori pe săptămână. În plus, este obligatorie o perioadă de repaus săptămânal de cel puțin 45 de ore, deși aceasta poate fi redusă la 24 de ore o dată într-o perioadă de două săptămâni.

Scutiri

Deși WTD se aplică majorității șoferilor de camioane din Regatul Unit, există anumite excepții care se pot aplica în circumstanțe specifice. De exemplu, cei care nu conduc de mai mult de 10 ori într-o perioadă de 26 de săptămâni sau de 15 ori într-un interval de timp care depășește 26 de săptămâni pot să nu fie obligați să își monitorizeze directiva privind timpul de lucru.

Consecințele nerespectării

Nerespectarea WTD poate avea consecințe grave atât pentru șoferi, cât și pentru [operatorii de flote] (https://snapacc.com/fleet-operators/). Șoferii care încalcă reglementările pot primi amenzi de până la 1 500 GBP, iar dacă încalcă regulile de mai mult de 5 ori în 28 de zile, pot fi trimiși în judecată și li se poate imobiliza vehiculul.

Pentru operatorii de flote, sarcina este de a menține conformitatea în întreaga flotă. Neglijarea punerii în aplicare a unor măsuri suficiente pentru monitorizarea și aplicarea WTD poate determina DVSA să emită o notificare de îmbunătățire și, în cazuri extreme, o cerință de încetare a operațiunilor până la rezolvarea problemelor.

Importanța soluțiilor de gestionare a flotei integrate în tahograf

Pentru a gestiona în mod eficient orele de lucru ale șoferilor și a asigura conformitatea cu WTD, operatorii de flote ar trebui să ia în considerare investiția în soluții de gestionare a flotelor integrate în tahograf. Aceste tehnologii special concepute permit monitorizarea eficientă a comportamentului șoferilor și înregistrarea automată a datelor privind timpul de conducere și de lucru, făcând practic imposibil ca nerespectarea normelor să treacă neobservată.

Prin parteneriatul cu un furnizor de încredere precum SNAP, operatorii de flote pot beneficia de instrumente de gestionare a flotelor de ultimă generație și pot avea acces la o rețea cuprinzătoare de parteneri de servicii, asigurându-se că șoferii lor au sprijinul de care au nevoie pentru a rămâne în conformitate și în siguranță pe drum.

Impactul deficitului de șoferi

De asemenea, trebuie să luăm în considerare [deficitul de șoferi] (https://snapacc.com/newsroom/hgv-drivers-challenge-the-term-driver-shortage/) din Regatul Unit. Aceasta se dovedește a fi o mare problemă în cadrul industriei. Industria a înregistrat o scădere a numărului de șoferi de vehicule grele - pandemia a întârziat 30 000 de teste pentru șoferii noi, iar Brexit a afectat puternic companiile de flote - mulți șoferi de camioane europeni părăsind Regatul Unit.

Un raport 2023 al SNAP sugerează că sectorul ar putea atinge un "punct de cotitură" în următorii 10-15 ani. Se poate dovedi că Directiva privind timpul de lucru al șoferilor este exact ceea ce are nevoie industria pentru a face profesia din nou atractivă și pentru a oferi un echilibru mai bun pentru șoferi. Aflați mai multe despre ce se poate face pentru a aborda problema lipsei de șoferi [citind raportul] (https://snapacc.com/tipping-point/).

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Situated in Ellesmere Port, a stone's throw away from the M53, is . Voted UK's Truckstop of the Year 2023, the site has become a firm favourite among the trucking community. Playing homage to their link to Formula 1 (the site once provided fuel to racing cars around the world), the truck stop is doused in the iconic red, with plenty of sporting memorabilia to keep visitors busy for hours. As they celebrate their 10th anniversary, we sit down with Operations Manager Ash Evans to discuss everything from new facilities and sustainability goals to driver welfare and their relationship with SNAP. explains Ash.The site hosts a range of fantastic facilities to provide truck drivers with a home away from home. states Ash.As we're given a tour around the site, we walk through a dedicated gaming room, equipped with a pool and a table tennis table, a lounge area complete with massage chairs and a plethora of games consoles to help relax a driver after a long shift. On the more practical side, the site offers washing facilities, a gym, and a kitchen area to make homemade meals. For those who don't fancy cooking after a day behind the wheel, they can make use of the on-site restaurant now offering SNAP meal vouchers. Recently, the site renovated its female facilities, with state-of-the-art, spa-like washrooms. Included in this upgrade was a gender neutral toilet and shower room both areas are kept locked to ensure safety and security. explains Ash. Discover the new facilities at Formula through our with Ash.Ash and the team have a close relationship with Stuart Willetts, one of SNAP's UK Business Development Managers, who is always at the end of the phone to go over any queries. states Ash. Ash explains how offering SNAP meal vouchers has benefited not only the drivers but the site as well:Driver well-being has been a hot topic of discussion within the industry for a long time. With suicide rates among truck drivers than the national average, truck stops play a vital role in improving driver welfare. Something of which Ash believes shouldn't be difficult for a truck stop to achieve:This has certainly been a key focus for Formula, influencing everything from their facilities and continuous improvements to the safety and security of those parking up. Ash states. The industry has a long way to go, and Formula Truck Stop is setting the bar high. We asked Ash what the industry could do to help with driver well-being:Something that Stuart is all too aware must happen, as his role within SNAP allows him to empathise with the day-to-day challenges truck drivers face:The truck stop has come a long way since its humble beginnings. With SNAP helping to streamline operations, the site has been able to concentrate on expanding and pursuing its sustainability goals. With over 195,000 truck drivers on the SNAP network, the site had to add an overflow parking area, giving them an extra 50 spaces, to meet the growing demand. The site is now focusing on their sustainability goals, Ash explains:.Inspired by what you've just read? . Catch the full interview with