49 CFR 395.5 lists the maximum driving time for passenger-carrying vehicles.
Hours of Service Rules for Passenger-Carrying Operations
Rule | Definition |
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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).
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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.