Drivers running into protests and other unexpected delays caused by civil unrest and who fear for their safety will not be considered in violation of hours-of-service regulations, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
In a July 9 tweet, the agency underscored an emergency exception – subsection 395.1 (b) within FMCSA regulations – that a driver can tap to complete a trip.
“After seeing incidents of threats against drivers, FMCSA wants drivers to know that they may...
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