How does this make sense?

No. You have 7.56 to do those 3 hours. You can stop for 4:56 and then the lines will read the same.

 

Some log programs don't sync up like they should. The one I use is like that. It calculates each limit (11/14/8/70) independently and its pretty common to have a situation like that which is why its good to have a working knowledge of the HOS rules and not rely completely on the computer. In this case, your 70 runs out first so that's what you need to go by. You can't do anything past that limit, no matter what it says about your 14.

 

you still have the 14 hour clock to complete the 3 hour limit of driving.

 

The FMCSA had this conflict built in because with ELDs their revenue from fines is going to be way down and they still need a few people that don't pay attention in order to fund their Christmas parties.

 

You have 3 hours left to drive. Which ever is the lowest you follow. But you can be on duty pass your 70 and pass your 14. Just can't drive

 

OK, one more opinion. He has 3 more hours to be on duty before he can no longer drive. He can spend the 3 hours driving or on duty or a combination of both. Like you said, he can be on duty after that, just not driving.

 

That's the best "reason why" I've heard yet.

 

Everything on that screen is a daily breakdown of hours available.
For "today" at the time of the screen shot: 2 hours left until the 8 hour break.
Almost 5.5 hours you can drive.
8 hours left on the 14 for driving
3 hours left on the 70.

If you were not driving anymore, and unloading, etc. for however many hours, no problem.
Only 3 hours left available to drive for that day
at 12am the next morning, you will gain back whatever hours you worked on the 1st of your 8 days.