How many points are deducted for falling asleep while waiting at a traffic light?
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If you fall asleep while waiting at a traffic light and are not under the influence of alcohol, you will be penalized for fatigued driving, which only incurs a fine without any point deduction. Penalties for fatigued driving: For continuously driving medium-sized or larger passenger vehicles or hazardous material transport vehicles for more than 4 hours without stopping to rest or with a rest period of less than 20 minutes, 12 points will be deducted at once. Consequences of not resting: If you drive continuously for 4 hours without resting, even if you switch cards without changing drivers, it is considered fatigued driving. This behavior is highly likely to cause traffic accidents because driving requires high concentration. Fatigued driving can lead to delayed reactions, drowsiness, and physical weakness, making it difficult to promptly detect road conditions and take appropriate driving measures.
Last time I fell asleep at a red light while driving and got caught on camera, resulting in penalty points. Upon checking, I found out this kind of fatigue driving is quite common. According to the latest traffic regulations, it directly deducts 9 points, as falling asleep at a red light is considered dangerous driving or obstructing traffic, which can easily lead to rear-end collisions. If the situation is severe and causes a traffic accident, even more points may be deducted or fines imposed. I recommend ensuring adequate sleep before driving and avoiding driving when in poor condition. Turning on the car's ventilation can also help stay alert.
When I was learning to drive at the driving school, my instructor always said that drowsy driving is a major taboo. Falling asleep at a traffic light indicates a lack of concentration. Current regulations clearly stipulate a 9-point deduction, treating it the same as continuous fatigued driving. A friend of mine once drove at night when he was too tired and took a short nap at a red light. The camera caught him, resulting in points deducted and a fine. Fortunately, he didn't cause an accident, otherwise, the responsibility would have been even greater.
Falling asleep at a red light due to drowsy driving results in an immediate 9-point deduction. The regulation is set this way because it's extremely dangerous. I've seen statistics showing many rear-end collisions start from such small mistakes. Always stay alert while driving.
