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50 355-BQD-01-IAAP © 2024, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) | 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | WSPS.CA Landscape Ontario – Workplace Safety Tailgate Talks HOURS OF DRIVING How would life change for you if you were not able to drive? Driver fa�gue is a physiological and psychological condi�on that significantly affects driving ability and judgment. Sleepy driving impairs alertness and response �me and increases the risk of accidents. Prevention Points The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has safety regulations which are designed to protect the driver from fatigue when working longer than normal working hours. The MTO defines four categories of duty time for drivers of commercial vehicles: Off-duty time 1. Spent in a sleeper berth 2. Other than time spent in a sleeper berth On-duty time 3. Spent driving 4. Other than time spent driving "On duty" time is defined as performing activities for an operator, such as driving, inspecting, cleaning or repairing the vehicle, travelling as a co-driver, loading and unloading the vehicle, waiting at inspections for unloading or loading of the vehicle or because of an unforeseen occurrence. Here are some of the key regulations related to hours of driving: Daily Requirement A driver must have 10 hours off-duty in a day. A driver cannot drive more than 13 hours in a day. A driver cannot drive after 14 hours on-duty in a day. Mandatory Off-duty Time After a period of at least 8 hours off-duty, a driver cannot: – drive more than 13 hours – drive after having been on-duty for 14 hours – drive after 16 hours have elapsed ! ?