How Many Days Until Overtime Driving Records Are Cleared?
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Overtime driving behavior is considered fatigued driving. Fatigued driving is a traffic violation, and traffic violation records are not cleared; they are permanently documented for easy retrieval by traffic management authorities. Driving Fatigue: Refers to the phenomenon where a driver experiences physiological and psychological dysfunction after prolonged continuous driving, resulting in objectively decreased driving skills. Rest Time: Cumulative driving time exceeding limits means that passenger vehicle drivers, in principle, exceed 8 hours of cumulative driving within 24 hours, daytime continuous driving exceeding 4 hours, nighttime continuous driving exceeding 2 hours, with each rest stop duration being less than 20 minutes.
Having driven long-haul for so many years, I know that overtime driving records are usually automatically cleared after about 365 days. This is mainly to prevent fatigue driving, because you must take a break after driving continuously for more than 4 hours, otherwise the system will record it, affecting employment and credit. Once, I was recorded because I was rushing for an urgent matter, and it wasn’t cleared until the end of the year. During that time, I didn’t dare to be careless. I suggest everyone use in-car timers or mobile apps to remind themselves to take breaks while driving—safety first. Truck and bus drivers especially need to pay attention, as the regulations are very strict. Fatigue slows reaction times, making rear-end collisions more likely. Stopping every two or three hours during long-distance driving to stretch and drink some water can significantly reduce risks. Developing this habit means you won’t have to worry about records—the key is to protect yourself and others.
