What to check in your case
Reconstruct driving and breaks from the original records and loading schedules. The employer can show how the route was planned to allow compliance. For light vehicles on international runs, the combination’s mass, type of operation and date matter.
Documents for your defence
Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.
- Tachograph printouts showing the full activity sequence
- Journey plan, loading times and driver instructions
Legislation and official sources
- Diário da República · Decreto-Lei n.º 84/2026
- Your Europe · Regras da UE para o transporte rodoviário
- European Labour Authority · Veículos comerciais ligeiros
Information checked on 7 November 2026.