Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 29.508 - Common or contract carriers operating vehicles with seating capacities of 9 to 15 passengers, including the driver(a) A common or contract carrier may not permit a person to drive a vehicle with a seating capacity of 9 to 15 passengers, including the driver, unless the driver complies with the following:(1) The driver is physically qualified in accordance with 49 CFR 391.41-391.49 (relating to physical qualifications and examinations).(2) The driver is in compliance with the hours of service provisions of 49 CFR 395.5 and 395.8 (relating to maximum driving time for passenger-carrying vehicles; and driver's record of duty status).(3) Drivers are exempt from 49 CFR 395.8 if they fall within exemption in 49 CFR 395.1(e). In this circumstance, carriers shall keep time records in accordance with 49 CFR 395.1(e)(5) (relating to scope of rules in this part).