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May the time a driver spends attending safety meetings, ceremonies, celebrations, or other company-sponsored safety events be recorded as off-duty time?

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Hours of Service Definitions

§395.2 Definitions.  

Guidance Q&A

Question 19: May the time a driver spends attending safety meetings, ceremonies, celebrations, or other company-sponsored safety events be recorded as off-duty time?

Guidance: Yes, if attendance is voluntary.

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