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Q: I found myself in a situation were I was less then 60 miles from my home terminal. Although I was not over on my 11 hours driving, I was over my 14 hours on duty. I called my company about this, and was told to come on in anyway. I believe this is wrong. What is the law on this? Thank you, Mark in Okalahoma

A: Provided by Senior Trooper Monty Dial, Texas Highway Patrol, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, Garland, Texas.

"Thou shalt not driver after being On-Duty 14 hours".

You can find this written in Part 395.3(b)(2).

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