Section 1250.10  Specific Exemptions

 

The provisions of Section 11-1419 of the Illinois Vehicle Code shall not apply with respect to drivers used wholly in driving motor vehicles having not more than two axles and whose gross weight, including the load, does not exceed 10,000 pounds.

 

Section 1250.20  Vehicular Emergencies

 

In case of any vehicular emergency, such as a temporary malfunction or breakdown of equipment, a driver may complete his run by driving for not more than 12 hours in the aggregate following 8 consecutive hours off duty, without being in violation of the provisions of Section 11-1419 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, if such run could reasonably have been completed without such violation.

 

Section 1250.30  Adverse Driving Conditions

 

In case of snow, sleet, fog, or other adverse weather conditions, or in case the highways are covered with snow or ice, or presence of unusual road and traffic conditions, a driver may be permitted to drive or operate a motor vehicle of the second division, in order to complete his run, for not more than 12 hours in the aggregate following 8 consecutive hours off duty, instead of the limit of 10 hours driving following 8 consecutive hours off duty as provided in Section 11-1419 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

 

Section 1250.40  Road Maintenance

 

The provisions of Section 11-1419 of the Illinois Vehicle Code shall not apply to State or local governmental road maintenance and/or emergency vehicles required to service roads and streets during adverse weather conditions, snowstorms, floods, fire or calamitous visitation or disaster.

 

Section 1250.50  Unusual Temporary Demands

 

The provisions of Section 11-1419 of the Illinois Vehicle Code shall not apply with respect to drivers of motor vehicles engaged solely in making deliveries for retail stores during the period from December 10 to December 25, both inclusive, of each year.

 

Section 1250.60  Disaster Relief

 

The provisions of Section 11-1419 of the Illinois Vehicle Code shall not apply to any carrier subject thereto when transporting passengers or property to or from any section of the country with the object of providing relief in case of earthquake, flood, fire, famine, drought, epidemic, pestilence, or other calamitous visitation or disaster.