70 Hour Rule
Effective January 4th, 2004

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.

70 Hour Rule Recap
Hours Worked
Old Rule New Rule
Date Hrs Worked Hrs Worked
1. Monday 2/1 0 Hours 0 Hours
2. Tuesday 2/2 0 Hours 0 Hours
3. Wednesday 2/3 12 Hours 12 Hours
4. Thursday 2/4 12 Hours 12 Hours
5. Friday 2/5 13 Hours 13 Hours
6. Saturday 2/6 10 Hours 10 Hours
7. Sunday 2/7 10 Hours 10 Hours
8. Monday 2/8 13 Hours 13 Hours

Total 70 Hours 70 Hours

9. Tuesday 2/9 0 Hours = 70 Total 0 Hours = 70 Total
10. Wednesday 2/10 0 Hours = 70 Total 0 Hours = 70 Total*
 

* New rule allows you to restart your 70 Hours after 34 consecutive hours Off Duty.


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