How many hours is a driver not allowed to drive continuously?

[DeclanLee]

Continuous driving of a motor vehicle must not exceed 4 hours without stopping to rest or with a rest period of less than 20 minutes. Legal basis: According to Article 62 of the 'Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China', the following acts are prohibited while driving a motor vehicle: 1. Driving when the doors or compartments are not properly closed; 2. Hanging or placing items within the front and rear windows of the motor vehicle's cab that obstruct the driver's view; 3. Making or receiving handheld phone calls, watching television, or engaging in other activities that hinder safe driving; 4. Stalling the engine or coasting in neutral on steep slopes; 5. Throwing items onto the road; 6. Riding a motorcycle with hands off the handlebars or hanging items on the handlebars; 7. Driving a motor vehicle continuously for more than 4 hours without stopping to rest or with a rest period of less than 20 minutes; 8. Honking the horn in areas or sections where honking is prohibited.