How is fatigue driving on highways determined and penalized with points?
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Fatigue driving on highways results in a 6-point penalty. Here are the relevant details: 1. Fatigue phenomenon: As speed increases or prolonged high-speed driving continues, drivers will experience varying degrees of driving fatigue. When driving at high speeds, the driver's attention is highly focused, remaining in a state of intense mental tension. With continuous speed increases and extended driving duration, the driver will gradually experience fatigue. 2. Operational errors: When fatigued, a driver's judgment declines, reactions slow, and operational mistakes increase. With mild fatigue, the driver may shift gears untimely or inaccurately; with moderate fatigue, movements become sluggish, sometimes even forgetting operations; with severe fatigue, the driver may operate subconsciously or experience brief sleep episodes, potentially losing control of the vehicle in serious cases.
When driving long distances on the highway, I often experience fatigue issues. The determination of fatigued driving mainly depends on your driving duration and condition. Traffic police typically monitor your driving behavior through surveillance cameras. For example, if your vehicle frequently drifts between lanes or exhibits unstable speed, you may be suspected of fatigue. At highway rest stops, officers also conduct random checks on driving time. A friend of mine once drove continuously for over 4 hours without resting, got caught red-handed, resulting in 6 points deducted from his license and a fine of several hundred yuan. I think the best way to avoid this is to take a 10-15 minute break at service areas every 2-3 hours, getting out to stretch or having some coffee. Prolonged driving is not only dangerous but could also cause accidents. Remember, the fatigue warning system in your car is very useful - keep it activated to alert you. Safety comes first - don't push yourself to save time. Those short breaks won't delay important matters.
