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.