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Can a driver who claims the short haul exception use personal conveyance?

Question 4: Can a driver who claims the short haul exception use personal conveyance?

Guidance: Yes, there is no connection between personal conveyance and the short-haul exception. As always, off-duty time does not extend the 12-hour duty time limitation.

Regulatory Topic: Personal Conveyance guidance
Effective Date: Thursday, November 1, 2018
Issued Date: Thursday, November 1, 2018