18 Amendments of Merja KYLLÖNEN related to 2017/0122(COD)
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) It is desirable and in the interests of clear and effective enforcement that transport undertakings are fully aware of their responsibilities regarding liability under Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006. Member States should clearly outline and issue guidance to those involved in the industry explaining the chain of responsibility for breaches of the rules on driving time, breaks and rest time, in particular concerning the role of consignors, freight forwarders, tour operators, principal contractors, subcontractors and driver employment agencies under Article 10 (4).
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 b (new)
Recital 2 b (new)
(2b) It is in the interests of road safety to encourage transport undertakings to adopt a safety culture which includes: safety policies and procedures issued by senior management, the commitment to implementing safety policy shown by the line management and the willingness to comply with safety rules shown by the workforce. There should be a clear focus on road transport safety issues, including fatigue, liability, journey planning, rostering, performance-based pay and ´just in time´ management.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Technological development allows for a differentiated usage of the vehicle without requiring the full attention of the driver for driving.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Drivers are often faced with unforeseen circumstances which make it impossible to reach a desired destinationhome or other suitable accommodation of their own choice for the purpose of for taking a weekly rest without violating Union rules. It is desirable to make it easier for drivers to cope with those circumstances and enable them to reach their destination for a weekly rest without breaching the requirements on maximum driving times.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Drivers engaged in both national and international transport operations find it often difficult if not impossible to have the necessary breaks, especially in the outermost and/or peripheral regions of the European Union, as there is not enough parking and rest areas that provide appropriate parking spaces, free from snow and ice in the winter time. It is therefore desirable and in the interests of drivers working conditions, as well as road safety and enforcement that Member States should provide them.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) It is desirable and in the interests of road safety and enforcement that Member States should assess the compliance of transport undertakings and consigners with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 as part of their national risk rating systems, as provided for by Article 9 of Directive (EC) No 2006/22.
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
(ra) In Article 4, new point ra is added: "´autonomous driving systems’ is the systems responsible for driving the vehicle according to the task to be performed defined according to UNECE legislation."
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
(3a) In paragraph 6, new paragraph 5 a is added: (5a) A driver may record the period during which an autonomous driving system is activated as ‘other work’, provided that the driver is not involved in the active manoeuvre of the vehicles.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
(3b) In Article 7, the following point is amended as follows: "After a driving period of four and a half hours a driver shall take an uninterrupted break of not less than 45 minutes, unless he takes a rest period. This break may be replaced by a break of at least 15 minutes followed by a break of at least 30 minutes each distributed over the period in such a way as to comply with the provisions of the first paragraph. or by a break of at least 30 minutes followed by a break of at least 15 minutes. In both options the latter break shall be distributed over the period in such a way as to comply with the provisions of the first paragraph." Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/resource.html?uri=cellar:5cf5ebde-d494-40eb-86a7- 2131294ccbd9.0005.02/DOC_1&format=PDF)
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 7
Article 8 – paragraph 7
7. Any rest period taken as compensation for a reduced weekly rest period shall immediately precede or follow a regular weeklybe attached to another rest period of at least 45nine hours.;
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 9 a (new)
(c a) In Article 8, new paragraph is added: 9a. Paragraph 8a of this Article shall not apply when the regular weekly rest periods, reduced weekly rest periods and any weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for previous reduced weekly rest are taken in locations self-certified as complying with the requirements of Article 8a, provided that the vehicle is stationary and has suitable sleeping facilities for each driver.
Amendment 378 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 9 a (new)
(c b) In Article 8, new paragraph 9 a is added: 9a. (a) Member States shall issue an annual report to the European Commission on the availability of suitable rest facilities for drivers and secured parking facilities on their national territory, from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. (b) The European Commission shall, by 31 December 2020 at the latest, present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the availability of suitable rest facilities for drivers and secured parking facilities. This report shall be updated annually on the basis of information gathered by the European Commission under paragraph (a) and contain a list of proposed measures to increase the number and quality of suitable rest facilities for drivers and secured parking facilities.
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
(5 a) The following Article is inserted: "Article8a 1. By way of a derogation of Article 8(8a), a driver may take regular weekly rest periods, reduced weekly rest periods and any weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for previous reduced weekly rest in any parking areas that have a self-certification based on criteria set out in Annex 1. 2. All parking areas that have at least the facilities and features set out in Annex 1 may indicate at their entrance that they are self-certified. 3. Member States shall ensure that random checks are carried out on a regular basis to verify compliance of parking characteristics with criteria set out in Annex 1. 4. Member States shall disseminate information on parking areas that are no longer deemed to comply with criteria set out in Annex 1 through the national or international point of access referred to in Article 5.3 of Regulation (EU) No 885/2013. 5. All parking areas that use the self- certification are deemed to be suitable for daily rest, weekly rest, compensated rest and reduced weekly rest for the purpose of this Regulation, unless Member States have indicated otherwise in accordance with paragraph 4."
Amendment 414 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Amendment 427 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Member States shall ensure that drivers of vehicles referred to in Article 3(a) are governed by national rules which provide adequate protection in terms of permitted driving times and mandatory breaks and rest periods. Member States shall inform the Commission about the relevant national rules applicable to such drivers.;It is in the interests of drivers working conditions, as well as road safety and enforcement that Member States should provide parking and rest areas, free from snow and ice in the winter time, especially in the outermost and/or peripheral regions of the European Union.
Amendment 459 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 165/2014
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – indent 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – indent 3 a (new)
a) In Article 8(1), the following fourth intend is added: "- every time the autonomous driving system activates or deactivates"
Amendment 460 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 165/2014
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
(1 a) In Article 8, paragraph 1, last subparagraph shall be amended as follows: ""For that purpose, vehicles registerproduced for the first time 36 months after the entry into force of the detailed provisions referred to in Article 11 shall be fitted with a tachograph connected to a positioning service based on a satellite navigation system. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014R0165&from=EN)"" Or. en
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 165/2014
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
(1 b) In Article 9, paragraph 1 shall be amended as follows: "" (1) In order to facilitate targeted roadside checks by the competent control authorities, tachographs installed in vehicles registerproduced for the first time 36 months after the entry into force of the detailed provisions referred to in Article 11 shall be able to communicate to those authorities while the vehicle is in motion. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014R0165&from=EN)"" Or. en