Development considers that a trucker can interrupt the rest time for a maximum of 15 minutes

Given the number of sanctions that the interruptions of mandatory breaks cause and also the controversy and controversy on the subject, the ministry has drafted a circular on the matter. Fomento points out in this circular that driving the vehicle that does not exceed 15 minutes in duration should not be considered interruptions of rest time. 

The application of this recommendation would allow the trucker to make small trips in your mandatory break. However, the circulars do not have a normal range, so a police officer could fine a driver even if he has "broken" the break for less than a quarter of an hour, without strictly applying the regulations. It is well known in the road transport sector that many times being fined or not for minimally interrupting rest time will respond to the interpretation made by the police.

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