Regulatory Guidance on Entering Data in an Automatic On-Board Recording Device While Commercial Motor Vehicle Is in Motion
motor-carrier · Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · Published 2012-05-24 · Effective 2012-05-24 · 77 FR 30921
Document
Document number
2012-12693
Federal Register citation
77 FR 30921
CFR reference
49 CFR 395
Type
Rule
Action
Notice of regulatory guidance.
Category
motor-carrier
Sub-agency
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Publication date
2012-05-24
Effective date
2012-05-24
Abstract
FMCSA issues regulatory guidance to clarify that a co-driver may make entries to an automatic on-board recording device (AOBRD) while a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is in motion. The prohibition in 49 CFR 395.15 against making entries to an AOBRD while the vehicle is in motion pertains only to the current driver. This guidance responds to recent inquiries from manufacturers of recording devices concerning updates to the duty status of co-drivers making the transition from the passenger seat to the sleeper berth or vice versa.