Just had 3 weeks lay off work 
, back on monday 
, do I need a letter from boss confirming that lay off covering that period
gezt:
Just had 3 weeks lay off work
Only if going out of UK
No letter required, Ive been off for months at a time and never needed a letter when i went back
Attestation activity letter is required,if stopped they will want to see the last 28 days driving,your boss needs to print out a form to say what you have been doing,it is the same to cover illness and holidays,there must be no handwritting on the letter,he can down load it from the computer.
I was fined 2300 euros for this in the Basque area in Northern Spain,as my ex boss wrote on the letter,they said it was false,and can only be printed up properly,a company stamp mark on it helps,i was refunded the fine when i got back,but was stuck there for 7 days sorting out the fine.
A letter of attestation is required like what Toby said, you’re covered then.
It’s not a legal requirement in this country. If gouged stopped frequently then it may be a good idea to have one but you don’t legally need one
I assuming since this was posted in UK forum that you won’t be going over water. If you are then you do need one.
thanks guys, now back to work…(got to learn a 10/11 car transporter with remote control decks 
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As already said this isn’t needed if you’re not driving out-side of the UK
New Standard Attestation Letter
On 14 December 2009, the European Commission adopted Decision 2009/959/EU, amending legislation on attestation in the absence of tachograph records and a new standard form of attestation came into being, which is to be used to provide full details of a driver’s activities in any 28 day period.
EU Approved Attestation Form (.doc Word)
Our company insist we have one when we’ve had leave/sick, they fill it all out for us and we just sign it on our first day back in, it takes seconds so no probs.
ROG:
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Just had 3 weeks lay off workOnly if going out of UK
If it’s only needed out of the UK then can anyone explain why an irish driver on his way to our depot recently was parked up for 24hrs by VOSA because he had been on holiday and did not have the required letter. I think he was parked up in Holyhead but not 100% sure.
bristolron:
If it’s only needed out of the UK then can anyone explain why an irish driver on his way to our depot recently was parked up for 24hrs by VOSA because he had been on holiday and did not have the required letter
For UK drivers outside the UK
I assume the same applies in reverse - those from outside the UK need letters coming into the UK
bristolron:
ROG:
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Just had 3 weeks lay off workOnly if going out of UK
If it’s only needed out of the UK then can anyone explain why an irish driver on his way to our depot recently was parked up for 24hrs by VOSA because he had been on holiday and did not have the required letter. I think he was parked up in Holyhead but not 100% sure.
He should have argued that, unless of course he is just talking ■■■■■■■■ or was parked for another reason.
The Form of Attestation is Mandatory in the following Member States:
Lithuania
Hungary
Estonia
Slovenia
Spain
Slovakia
Romania
Bulgaria
Poland
The Form of Attestation is Non-Mandatory in the following Member States:
Norway
Austria
United Kingdom
Denmark
Ireland
Luxemburg
Finland
Czech Republic
Cyprus
Belgium
Netherlands
Germany
Portugal
Sweden
Latvia
(This information is based on notifications made by the individual Member States)
He doesn’t need a letter here so he can’t be parked up for not having one.
ROG:
bristolron:
If it’s only needed out of the UK then can anyone explain why an irish driver on his way to our depot recently was parked up for 24hrs by VOSA because he had been on holiday and did not have the required letterFor UK drivers outside the UK
I assume the same applies in reverse - those from outside the UK need letters coming into the UK
You assume incorrectly, see above.
Thanks - I had never seen that list before
Coffeeholic:
bristolron:
ROG:
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Just had 3 weeks lay off workOnly if going out of UK
If it’s only needed out of the UK then can anyone explain why an irish driver on his way to our depot recently was parked up for 24hrs by VOSA because he had been on holiday and did not have the required letter. I think he was parked up in Holyhead but not 100% sure.
He should have argued that, unless of course he is just talking ■■■■■■■■ or was parked for another reason.
The Form of Attestation is Mandatory in the following Member States:
Lithuania
Hungary
Estonia
Slovenia
Spain
Slovakia
Romania
Bulgaria
Poland
The Form of Attestation is Non-Mandatory in the following Member States:
Norway
Austria
United Kingdom
Denmark
Ireland
Luxemburg
Finland
Czech Republic
Cyprus
Belgium
Netherlands
Germany
Portugal
Sweden
Latvia
(This information is based on notifications made by the individual Member States)
He doesn’t need a letter here so he can’t be parked up for not having one.
Is it mandatory for France?
And only one language is required for the letter,based on the country of registration of the vehicle.