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Can a local or regional driver use a 16-hour exception after getting a qualifying 34-hour restart?

When using the “16-hour exception,” must a driver comply with the 5-duty-tour provision after getting a 34-hour restart?

When the “16-hour exception” is used, may sleeper-berth periods or extended off-duty periods be included in the “duty tour”? How does this affect team drivers?

May a driver with more than one normal work-reporting location use the 16-hour exception?

Can a driver take two 15-hour periods rather than one 16-hour period?

If drivers are on duty but not driving after the 14th hour, have they used the 16-hour short-haul exception in 395.1(o)?

Can a driver combine the “adverse conditions” exception and the 16-hour short-haul exception?

What is a “short-haul” operation?

May “oilfield” drivers take advantage of the 16-hour exception provided for property-carrying drivers under 395.1(o)?