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Part 390 § 390.23 Relief from regulations FAQ005 Where do the emergency exemptions apply?

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Where do the emergency exemptions apply?

Drivers responding to provide direct assistance to a declared emergency are exempt from applicable regulations in all States on their route to the emergency, even though those States may not be involved in the emergency or stated in the declaration of emergency.

Regulatory Topic: Emergency Declarations
Effective Date: Sunday, April 15, 2018
Issued Date: Sunday, April 15, 2018