Rastkontroll

Rastkontroll, from the Swedish rast (rest, break) and kontroll (control, check), is a term used in Swedish to describe a checkpoint or control point focused on monitoring rest or break periods. The exact meaning varies by context, but it commonly refers to organized verification at designated points to ensure safety, compliance, or progress tracking.

In road transport and logistics, rastkontroller are the roadside checks carried out by authorities to verify drivers' compliance with mandatory rest periods and working hours. Checks may include inspection of driver logs or electronic tachographs, vehicle documents, and rest at or near designated areas such as rest stops or border crossings. The goal is to prevent fatigue-related accidents and ensure compliance with national and EU regulations.

In sports such as orienteering and long-distance racing, rastkontroll refers to a rest stop that also serves as an official check-in point. Participants must report their presence, often by stamping a card or scanning a code. These checks help manage safety, track progress, ensure no one is lost, and sometimes monitor the course length and timing.

Other uses: in worksite safety or events, rastkontroll can denote scheduled rest breaks or verification points to confirm operators have taken required rest and are fit for duty. Variants in terminology exist across organizations; implementation details differ.