Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 110167
Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Immigration Controls
Tabled: 2 February 2026
Answered: 6 February 2026
Question
Sorcha Eastwood
Alliance — Lagan Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she is taking to secure an exemption for UK professional HGV and coach drivers from the Schengen 90 days in any 180 rule.
Answer
Keir MatherSince 2021, UK nationals (including hauliers and coach drivers) have been bound to a limit of 90 days in any 180-day period (90/180 limit) for work and leisure journeys in the Schengen area. This limit is consistent with the approach taken by the EU to na...
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