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outlawed
What does outlawed mean?
When a trucker has run out their federally mandated Hours-of-Service clock and any further driving would be illegal. You're not a criminal — you're just one mile past the limit and now legally parked until your reset.
"I'd push on to Memphis but I'll be outlawed in about forty minutes — gotta find a spot tonight."
Origin
American trucker slang tied to the US DOT Hours-of-Service regulations, refined repeatedly since the 1930s and digitised via ELDs in the 2010s.
Frequently asked questions
What does "outlawed" mean for a trucker?
It means being out of legal driving hours under Hours of Service (HOS) rules.
How do you use "outlawed" in a sentence?
"I'm outlawed for the day, I have to shut it down here."
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