Within the European Union, Directive 2002/15/EC is setting the rules regarding working time for drivers carrying out road transport activities in the European Union from the point of view of improving road safety, health and safety of drivers and ensure fair competition among transport operators. Working time of mobile workers is a strictly national obligation to implement and to check and it cannot be imposed to drivers from third countries.
Within the European Union, Directive 2002/15/EC sets the rules concerning working hours for drivers engaged in road transport activities within the EU to enhance road safety, driver health and safety, and ensure fair competition among transportation companies. The working time of mobile workers is a mandatory national requirement that must be implemented and monitored, and cannot be imposed on drivers from non-EU countries.