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Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by JSQAsmith, Dec 13, 2012.

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  1. Dec 13, 2012 #1
    JSQAsmith

    JSQAsmith Light Load Member

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    Can somebody explain what the 16 hour rule is?
     
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  3. Dec 14, 2012 #2
    STexan

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    Not heard of a "16". In what context are you referring to a "16 hour rule"?
     
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  4. Dec 14, 2012 #3
    JSQAsmith

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    The Ca 16 hour exemption? Not sure what its called exactly.
     
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  5. Dec 14, 2012 #4
    cadillacdude1975

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    i think the op is referring to the extending the 14 hr rule under unforseen circumstances like bad weather or a wreck that prevents you from making it back to your home destination. i may be incorrect on this, but i believe this is only for drivers who start and end the day at the home location.
     
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  7. Dec 14, 2012 #5
    JSQAsmith

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    Yes that is what I mean thank you.
     
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  8. Dec 14, 2012 #6
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    § 395.1(o)

    Pretty much self-explanatory.
     
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  9. Dec 15, 2012 #7
    road_runner

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    I think we are allowed up to 2 additional hours of drive time to get to the nearest safe location if stopping where you are currently at would be more of a hazard than pushing on. If I remember right, if you can't find a safe place within those two hours, you have to stop where you are regardless. All of this applies in situations of inclement weather. Someone correct me if I am just waaay wrong.
     
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  10. Dec 15, 2012 #8
    JSQAsmith

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    So it's just a in case of emergency or great need thing?
     
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  11. Dec 15, 2012 #9
    Allow Me.

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    In Ca. if you drive locally with-in 100 air miles daily, you can drive 12 hours a day every day, with an additional 2 or 4 allowed once a week. I can't remember if it's 2 or 4 hrs. I think this is allowed for any reason, not inclement weather or anything else. I'm too lazy to look it up right now, but I believe this is what the OP is refering to since she lives in Ca.
     
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  12. Dec 15, 2012 #10
    road_runner

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    I think it is only if you get caught up in a blizzard or something. Lemme double check on it. This has got me interested now.
     
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