Drivers getting 30 minute break violation

Symptom(s): 

The driver incurs a 30-minute break violation by exceeding 8 hours of driving, thereby breaching Hours of Service (HOS) regulations.

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Cause

Driving for a total of 8 hours without taking a minimum 30-minute break, exceeding the legally permitted limit under HOS regulations.

 

Solution

To avoid this violation, the driver must take a 30-minute break in a non-driving status (such as off-duty or on-duty but not driving) within the first 8 hours of the driving period.

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