Road Transport Social Legislation Harmonization Regulation

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport

Stage: In force, reached 3 Sept 2026
In force: In force since 1 May 2006 · CELEX 32006R0561
Procedure: Regulation
Last activity: 3 Sept 2026

1 entry · record as of 14 Sept 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Public feedback open: Tachograph specifications for occasional passenger services and other improvements to smart tachogra, 3 Sept 2026.

3 Sept 2026
- Public feedback open: Tachograph specifications for occasional passenger services and other improvements to smart tachogra

4 acts

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 2 planned, 1 cancelled, 1 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Tachograph specifications for occasional passenger services and other improvements to smart tachograph	Implementing · Regulation	Planned	23/11/2025
Reporting in the field of social rules in road sector	Implementing · Decision	Cancelled	Q4 2021
Standard reporting form under Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006	Implementing · Decision	Planned	Q3 2025
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1012	Delegated · Regulation	Published	Q4 2021

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Regulation (EC) 561/2006 harmonizes EU rules on driving times, breaks and rest periods for road freight and passenger drivers. From 1 July 2026, scope extends to international and cabotage goods transport in vehicles over 2.5 tonnes. It sets daily/weekly driving limits, rest requirements, and employer liability. The regulation is in force, as amended through 2024.

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