where a vehicle is passing through a populated or congested area, use of a beltway or other bypass would be considered the appropriate route, regardless of the additional economic burden. §397.13 Smoking. May a driver of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) transporting HM, listed in , smoke Question 1: while at the controls or in the sleeper berth of the vehicle? No. All persons are prohibited from smoking or carrying lighted smoking materials at any time Guidance: while on or within 25 feet of such a vehicle. The word includes any time while in the cab, sleeper ‘‘on’’ berth, etc.
where a vehicle is passing through a populated or congested area, use of a beltway or other bypass would be considered the appropriate route, regardless of the additional economic burden. §397.13 Smoking. Question 1: May a driver of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) transporting HM, listed in , smoke while at the controls or in the sleeper berth of the vehicle? Guidance: No. All persons are prohibited from smoking or carrying lighted smoking materials at any time while on or within 25 feet of such a vehicle. The word ‘‘on’’ includes any time while in the cab, sleeper berth, etc.
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