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May a driver record sleeper berth time as off-duty time on line one of the record of duty status?

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Hours of Service Exceptions

§395.1 Scope of the rules in this part.  

Guidance Q&A

Question 26: May a driver record sleeper berth time as off-duty time on line one of the record of duty status?

Guidance: No. The driver’s record of duty status must accurately reflect the driver’s activities.

Regulatory Topic: Hours of Service Exceptions
Effective Date: Sunday, May 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997