DVSA guidance says that from 1 July 2026 assimilated drivers’ hours rules apply to light goods vehicles weighing 2.5 tonnes or more on certain international journeys. Detailed exemptions and derogations can apply.
Why it matters
A van job that crosses borders can sit under different compliance rules from ordinary UK-only delivery work. Vehicle weight, journey type and the exact exemption position all matter.
What to check
- The vehicle’s maximum permissible weight.
- Whether the journey is international and where it goes.
- Whether an exemption or derogation in the current guidance applies.
- Any record, rest or tachograph obligations that follow from your circumstances.
Original source: GOV.UK: drivers’ hours — goods vehicles.
This is a plain-English alert, not legal or transport-compliance advice.