New EU rules on road transport aim to end distortion of competition in the sector while providing better working conditions for drivers. Find out more.

On 8 July, MEPs approved the mobility package for road transport, following its adoption by the transport committee in June. The new rules have been provisionally agreed with EU ministers and were adopted by the Council on 7 April.

The package comprises three key elements: better enforcement of cabotage rules, posting of drivers and drivers’ rest times.

Though the EU already regulates all these areas, loopholes exist and difficulties in enforcement have led EU countries to implement them differently. The new rules will provide a clear and common framework for the road transport sector.

Below you will find an overview of each element of the package.

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More rest and time at home

Tachograph

Clear rules on posting of drivers

Posted workers

Fair and competitive road transport sector

Cabotage

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Source: European Parliament

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