How long does it take for a truck's fatigue driving record to be automatically cleared?
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How long it takes to be automatically cleared depends on the size of the dashcam's memory. The memory of a dashcam is limited, and the recording time it can store is also limited. A 16GB memory card can save approximately 100 minutes of video, a 32GB card can save 200 minutes, and a 64GB card can save 400 minutes. Once the storage is full, the oldest recorded videos will be automatically deleted to continue recording. Below is relevant information about fatigue driving: 1. Fatigue driving: Operating a motor vehicle continuously for more than four hours without stopping to rest or with a rest period of less than 20 minutes is considered fatigue driving. 2. Penalties for fatigue driving: For the act of driving while excessively fatigued, the 'Road Traffic Safety Law' authorizes provinces, cities, and autonomous regions to set fines under 200 yuan. For drivers of highway passenger vehicles or hazardous material transport vehicles who engage in fatigue driving, the Ministry of Public Security uniformly stipulates a penalty of 6 demerit points. Under new regulations, fatigue driving will result in a penalty of 12 demerit points.
As a veteran truck driver with over 20 years of experience in freight transportation, I've encountered all sorts of situations and can shed some light on this issue. It's crucial to understand that fatigue driving records logged by the system don't automatically disappear. Although the demerit point cycle for a driver's license is 12 months (with points resetting at the end), those violation records remain like black marks in your file for at least three years. Last month, our team's Xiao Wang nearly lost a new contract because his fatigue driving violation from six months prior was discovered. This is especially true for time-sensitive deliveries like fresh agricultural products, where drivers are most likely to get caught. The persistence of these records serves as a constant reminder that driving isn't child's play - when you're drowsy, you should immediately pull over at a service area for a nap. I remember one time when my eyelids were heavy after consecutive night shifts, I promptly parked and took a 30-minute power nap to recover.
I manage fleet safety at a logistics company and always emphasize the severity of fatigue driving records during training. These records never expire automatically and remain in the files for at least three years. You might think it's fine after a year when your points are restored? That's naive! Once, I found a driver had a fatigue driving record from two years ago during recruitment, and we ultimately didn't hire him. Such records become liabilities when changing jobs or taking on long-haul assignments. I advise drivers to set a 4-hour reminder alarm on their phones and pull into rest areas when it goes off. Never risk a major accident just to save half an hour—two years ago, a driver from a peer company flipped his truck due to fatigue, destroying all the cargo and facing hefty compensation. If caught by traffic police, the equipment instantly uploads data online, leaving no room for denial.
