If you are participating in the Transport Industry in New Zealand you should have a good understanding of all the regulatory requirements you have to follow; whether you are a Driver, a Transport Operator, or both.
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Resources
Waka Kotahi (The New Zealand Transport Agency) has done a fantastic job in deciphering complex legislation into easy to understand compliance requirements for Drivers and Operators. Check out the following links to learn more about your requirements.
FAQs
How long can I drive for before I need to take a break?
How long can I drive for before I need to take a break?
If you are only driving under a Small Passenger Service Licence (SPSL) and don't take a single fare longer than 100km in distance then you need to take a minimum 30min break after 7 hours of "on duty" time.
If the above scenario does not apply to you, then you are required to take a break after 30min.
Do I have to record "other employment" in my Logbook?
Do I have to record "other employment" in my Logbook?
Yes, if you are doing any commercial driving in a Cumulative Work Period that requires you to log your work-time (and follow the work-time rules) then you also have to record all other work time in your logbook too.
What is a "Cumulative Work Day"?
What is a "Cumulative Work Day"?
What is a "Cumulative Work Period"?
What is a "Cumulative Work Period"?
Your CWP is a collection of Work Days and is all of your "work-time" from each day added together. This total work-time is not allowed to exceed 70 hours. In order to start a new Cumulative Work Day you need to take a full 24 hours of rest before starting a new shift.