Drivers of eligible fatigue-regulated heavy vehicles operating under strict conditions in NSW can receive an exemption from recording work and rest hours under the New South Wales Fatigue Record-Keeping Exemption Notice 2022.
The recently renewed notice only applies to drivers of heavy vehicles carrying out the following specified classes of work in NSW:
- Working in an area within a radius of 100km or less from the driver’s base with the primary purpose of:
- motor dealing, repair, inspection, maintenance or testing
- manufacturing heavy vehicles
- the hire and rental of heavy vehicles.
- Working within a radius of 160km or less from the driver’s base for the purpose of primary production.
The notice comes into effect on 10 February 2022, and will replace the New South Wales Fatigue Record-Keeping Exemption Notice 2019 (No.1).