Rules & regulations

EU Mobility Package

Mobility Package I is a 2020 set of EU laws for road freight transport. It reformed driving and rest times, cabotage, market access and the posting of drivers.

Key rules: cabotage 3 operations in 7 days plus a 4-day cooling-off period; vehicle return to the operating centre every 8 weeks; driver return every 4 weeks; no regular weekly rest in the cab.

Vans: since 21 May 2022, companies using vehicles of 2.5 to 3.5 t for hire-and-reward international transport need a Community licence.

Legal acts: Regulation (EU) 2020/1054, Regulation (EU) 2020/1055 and Directive (EU) 2020/1057.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Mobility Package regulate?

Driving and rest times, cabotage, vehicle and driver return obligations, licences for vans and the posting of drivers.

Sources

Last updated: