How many points are deducted for fatigue driving after several hours?

[VonCassandra]

Fatigue driving refers to driving without stopping for rest for more than 4 hours. The introduction to fatigue driving is as follows: Introduction to Fatigue Driving: Fatigue driving occurs when a driver operates a vehicle for an extended period while in a physically fatigued state. It is a hidden danger that can lead to various traffic accidents. Regarding the act of excessively fatigued driving, the "Road Traffic Safety Law" authorizes provinces, cities, and autonomous regions to formulate their own penalty rules within a fine range of up to 200 yuan. Penalty Regulations for Fatigue Driving: Article 62 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates: When driving a motor vehicle, the following behaviors are prohibited: continuously driving a medium-sized or above passenger vehicle or a vehicle transporting hazardous materials for more than 4 hours without stopping for rest or stopping for less than 20 minutes, which results in a deduction of 12 points at one time.

[DelAdalynn]

Last time I was on the highway, I met a very knowledgeable traffic police officer who chatted with me. He said that fatigue driving is now strictly enforced, and driving for more than 4 hours without rest will result in an immediate deduction of 6 points! The key is that these 4 hours are calculated cumulatively. Only by taking a 20-minute nap at a service area can it not be considered fatigue driving. Last time, a truck driver drove continuously for 3 hours and 50 minutes, thinking he could make it to the service area, but was checked at the exit. Even though he was just 10 minutes short, he was still fined 200 yuan and had 6 points deducted. It’s best to set a 2-hour alarm to take a break, don’t wait until you reach the 4-hour limit.

[ColeRose]

Last time, our fleet's safety training specifically covered this. Drivers of medium to large buses or hazardous material transport vehicles need to be extra cautious, as the system automatically records driving time. If you drive for 4 hours without stopping, you'll not only get 6 points deducted but also face a fine of 500-2000 yuan. Regular car drivers shouldn't take chances either—highway cameras can now detect actions like yawning or rubbing your eyes. When I go on long trips, I always keep Red Bull and mints handy. If I'm really tired, I pull over at a service area to wash my face and take a 15-minute nap.

[ZoeyMarie]

My cousin from back home was on a long-distance trip during his internship last year and got checked right after passing the toll gate after sleeping for 3 hours at a service area. The police said that rest must last at least 20 minutes to be considered valid, and his was counted as illegal parking for sleep. The new regulations are particularly strict now: you must rest for 20 minutes within 4 hours, and exceeding the time limit directly results in a 6-point deduction. Once, due to a navigation issue, I took a detour and drove for only 3 hours and 55 minutes, but was still recorded for fatigued driving. Later, I found out that the system calculates based on ignition time, including even the time spent moving the car.

[VanCorey]

Our driving school instructors repeatedly emphasize: driving continuously for 4 hours without rest will result in half of your license points being deducted! Many new cars now come with fatigue monitoring systems that alert you if the steering wheel drifts. Once when I was driving a friend's Tesla, as soon as I yawned for the third time, the car automatically lowered the air conditioning temperature and flashed warning lights. Remember, if the displayed driving time exceeds 4 hours, even if you stop to nap for less than 20 minutes, you will be fined and deducted 6 points if caught at a highway exit. It's safer to set a 3-hour reminder.

[Vanessa]

During the Spring Festival return trip, I learned this lesson the hard way. The navigation showed a 3-hour drive, but due to traffic congestion, it took 4 hours and 10 minutes. When exiting the highway, the traffic police checked my dashcam and deducted 6 points for exceeding the driving time without rest. The officer explained that even slow-moving in traffic counts as driving time, and the cumulative driving duration must be timed. Now, I carry a folding lounge chair in my car. When I stop at service areas, I don’t browse my phone but set a 20-minute alarm to take a quick nap. Losing points for exceeding 4 hours is secondary; the real danger is driving at 100 km/h when struggling to keep my eyes open.