How is fatigue driving on highways determined?
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Continuous driving of a motor vehicle for more than 4 hours without stopping for rest or with a rest period of less than 20 minutes is considered fatigue driving. Below are the penalties for fatigue driving: 1. Medium and large-sized passenger vehicles: If driving a medium or large-sized passenger vehicle or a vehicle transporting hazardous materials, a fine of 200 yuan will be imposed, along with 12 demerit points. 2. Non-medium and large-sized passenger vehicles: If driving a non-medium or large-sized passenger vehicle or a vehicle transporting hazardous materials, a fine of 200 yuan will generally be imposed, along with 6 demerit points. 3. Causing an accident: If a major traffic accident occurs due to fatigue driving, violating criminal law, the driver will bear corresponding criminal responsibility.
During long-distance drives, I often observe signs of fatigue on the highway. The key indicators are physical signals and vehicle behavior: if you're constantly yawning, your eyelids are heavy, or your vision is blurring, those are fatigue warnings; if your car shows unstable steering control, like lane drifting or inconsistent braking, traffic police will spot these anomalies through surveillance cameras and pull you over if detected. Technology also helps—in-car systems monitor blink frequency or head position and sound an alarm if you close your eyes too long. On highways, you should take a break every two hours of continuous driving. Fatigued driving is extremely risky—I once nearly missed an exit due to a brief doze, so now I make it a habit to check my alertness regularly. Overall, prevention beats detection: getting enough sleep before departure and taking frequent breaks to stretch your legs can avoid most issues.
