Then what is worse when they set the brakes after a trip is over they are off duty!
This, and other "limitation", is not only in the sandpit a legal procedure. Once you leave "civilization" you will find all sort of interesting ideas. Also I do not support any of these ancient laws, there is not much you can do about them if you accept a contract there as an expat.
You don't like it? Don't sign, don't go.
Some of the countries, where these "old" laws are still in force, are facing open-sky agreements to be implemented in the near future. Part of these agreements is the "harmonization" of the FDTL.....now that has given in the past some interesting interpretations and derogations.....