What are the restricted hours for driving on highways?
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According to the relevant traffic regulations in China, long-distance passenger vehicles are prohibited from driving on highways between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM, but there are no such restrictions for other vehicles. This means that private cars (small vehicles) can drive on highways 24 hours a day without any prohibited hours. The main reason for prohibiting long-distance passenger vehicles from driving on highways between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM is to prevent driver fatigue and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. Many accidents involving long-distance passenger vehicles are related to fatigue driving at night, which led traffic management authorities to establish this regulation. For long-distance passenger vehicles that enter the highway before 2:00 AM, they are also not allowed to continue driving during the restricted hours. They must rest at nearby service areas and can only resume driving on the highway when the permitted time arrives. Although there are no specific restricted hours for small vehicles and other types of vehicles on highways, there are clear regulations regarding drivers' driving and rest times: During the day, drivers should not drive continuously for more than 4 hours, and at night, they should not drive continuously for more than 2 hours. Each rest stop should last no less than 20 minutes; The total driving time within 24 hours should not exceed 8 hours; The total driving time within 7 consecutive days should not exceed 44 hours, with effective breaks taken during this period.
