OOSC Changes for Canadian HOS
| Entry Date | September 7, 2007 |
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| Issue Number | 07-046-DRV |
| Name | John Meed |
| Agency | Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation |
| Address | 1200 - 1855 Victoria AvenueRegina, SK, S4P 3T2CanadaMap It (opens in a new tab) |
| Phone | (306) 787-4133 |
| [email protected] | |
| Committee | Driver-Traffic Enforcement Committee |
| Status | Closed |
| Summary of Issue | The Canadian Hours of Service (HOS) has changed significantly. In 2006, a temporary change to the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC)referencing federal legislation was made. |
| Justification or Need | The amendment to Part I, Item 11. Driver's Hours of Service - Canada is more detailed and provides better direction to inspectors and enforcement officers in Canada under what circumstances of when a driver should be placed out-of service for HOS violations. |
| Request for Action | Replace the existing Item 11. Driver's Hours of Service - Canada in Part I of the OOSC. |