Effective January 4th, 2004
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As in the old rule, you may not drive after being on duty more than 70 hours in
8 days. Once you start your workday (line 3 or 4), you must include any off
duty time as part of your workday. However, as in the past, this off duty time
will not be included in your 70-hour rule.
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| Hours Worked
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Old Rule
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New Rule
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| Date
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Hrs Worked
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Hrs Worked
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| 1. Monday 2/1
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0 Hours
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0 Hours
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| 2. Tuesday 2/2
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0 Hours
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0 Hours
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| 3. Wednesday 2/3
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12 Hours
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12 Hours
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| 4. Thursday 2/4
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12 Hours
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12 Hours
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| 5. Friday 2/5
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13 Hours
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13 Hours
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| 6. Saturday 2/6
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10 Hours
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10 Hours
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| 7. Sunday 2/7
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10 Hours
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10 Hours
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| 8. Monday 2/8
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13 Hours
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13 Hours
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| Total
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70 Hours
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70 Hours
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| 9. Tuesday 2/9
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0 Hours = 70 Total
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0 Hours = 70 Total
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| 10. Wednesday 2/10
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0 Hours = 70 Total
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0 Hours = 70 Total*
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| * New rule allows you to restart your 70 Hours after 34 consecutive
hours Off Duty.
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