Application of temporary exceptions2.
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2), a driver may rely on a temporary exception—
(a)
during the relaxation period; and
(b)
where a driver has reasonable grounds to believe that there are exceptional circumstances which makes compliance with Articles 6 to 9 of the Drivers’ Hours Regulation not reasonably possible.
(2)
A driver may—
(a)
only rely on temporary exceptions in regulation 3 or 4 but not both; and
(b)
if relying on temporary exceptions in regulation 3, only rely on the temporary exception in regulation 3(2)(a) or (5)(b) but not both.