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Does the emergency conditions exception in 49 CFR 395.1(b)(2) apply to a driver who planned on arriving at a specific rest area to complete his 11 hours driving and found the rest area full, forcing the driver to continue past the 11 hours driving looking

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§395.1 Scope of the rules in this part.  

Guidance 28: Does the emergency conditions exception in 49 CFR 395.1(b)(2) apply to a driver who planned on arriving at a specific rest area to complete his 11 hours driving and found the rest area full, forcing the driver to continue past the 11 hours driving looking for another safe parking area?

Guidance: No. The emergency conditions exception does not apply to the driver.
 

Regulatory Topic: Hours of Service Exceptions
Effective Date: Friday, February 28, 2020
Issued Date: Friday, February 28, 2020