Effective January 4th, 2004
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Sleeper berth may still be divided to extend your 14 hour work day, however,
all off duty time (line1), driving time (line 3) and on duty time (line 4)
immediately before and after each sleeper berth, will be added as part of your
14 hour workday. Again, once you reach the 14th hour you cannot drive.
When dividing sleeper berth, you must divide in two sections, both sections
must be at least 2 hours or greater. Both sleeper berths added together must
total at least 10 hours.
As in the past, you may also use sleeper berth consecutively to fulfill your
rest. However, you will be required to rest for ten hours.
You will be able to use sleeper berth and off duty for your rest as long as the
two periods are consecutive. You cannot divide sleeper berth with off duty for
your required rest period.
Under the new rule, a single sleeper berth will not extend your workday.
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