[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR381.300]

[Page 939]
 
                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 381_WAIVERS, EXEMPTIONS, AND PILOT PROGRAMS--Table of Contents
 
            Subpart C_Procedures for Applying for Exemptions
 
Sec. 381.300  What is an exemption?


    (a) An exemption is temporary regulatory relief from one or more 
FMCSR given to a person or class of persons subject to the regulations, 
or who intend to engage in an activity that would make them subject to 
the regulations.
    (b) An exemption provides the person or class of persons with relief 
from the regulations for up to two years, and may be renewed.
    (c) Exemptions may only be granted from one or more of the 
requirements contained in the following parts and sections of the 
FMCSRs:
    (1) Part 382--Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing;
    (2) Part 383--Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements 
and Penalties;
    (3) Part 391--Qualifications of Drivers;
    (4) Part 392--Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles;
    (5) Part 393--Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation;
    (6) Part 395--Hours of Service of Drivers;
    (7) Part 396--Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance (except for Sec. 
396.25); and
    (8) Part 399--Step, Handhold and Deck Requirements.