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6.4.3 Passenger-Carrying Operations (395.5)

49 CFR 395.5 lists the maximum driving time for passenger-carrying vehicles.

Hours of Service Rules for Passenger-Carrying Operations

Rule

Definition

Start of Work Shift

A driver must take 8 consecutive hours off duty prior to starting a shift.

10-Hour Limit

Drivers are allowed to drive for up to 10 hours following 8 consecutive hours off duty.

15-Hour Limit

A motor carrier cannot permit or require a driver, nor shall a driver drive after 15 hours are spent on duty following 8 consecutive hours off duty.

60 and 70-Hour Limits

A motor carrier must not permit or require a driver, nor shall a driver drive after a total of:

  • 60 hours on duty in 7 consecutive days (carrier does not operate CMVs every day of the week); or
  • 70 hours on duty in 8 consecutive days (carrier operates CMVs every day of the week).

Note: If a driver of a passenger-carrying vehicle works more than one job of any kind, that time must also be included as on-duty time.

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