How Many Hours of Driving Constitutes Fatigue Driving?

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According to Article 62 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law," continuous driving of a motor vehicle for more than 4 hours without stopping for a break or with a break time of less than 20 minutes is considered fatigue driving. Fatigue driving is identified when the driving duration exceeds 4 hours or the rest time is less than 20 minutes. The following are situations where fatigue driving is prone to occur: 1. Driving in summer is more likely to lead to fatigue driving. Firstly, the high temperature inside the vehicle and poor air circulation can easily cause the driver to become fatigued. Mental fatigue leads to slower thinking, and drowsiness is especially common in the afternoon. Continuing to drive under these conditions can easily result in accidents. 2. High-speed driving is prone to fatigue driving. When driving at high speeds, the driver needs to be fully concentrated, with the mind constantly in a state of high tension. Prolonged driving increases fatigue, and even a slight lapse in attention can lead to an accident.