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Originally Posted by dre
Yes and the 16 hour window. I can be in violation of the 16 hour rule and be well rested, but I can't drive. Also, I have asked DOT clarification on that 16 hour rule and got 2 different answers form them. My question was can you split sleep time to push the 16 hour window. One said yes and the other said no.
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Ugh, this what's funny about HOS; nobody has a good grasp of it.
You cannot exceed 16hr on duty status in a given 24hr window unless you fall under the exemptions, such as being an emergency responder, there's a natural disaster happening, or your a city bus driver on a scheduled route.
There is a 2hr grace for extreme weather. That's it. Drivers think they can defer 2hrs, team drive, or manipulate the 16hr rule by having a bunker. All of that is false.
Keep in mind these exemptions do not apply for federal carriers. Only AB ones who stay within the province.