New Fatigue Driving Regulations Take Effect in June

[Policy and Regulations] Starting June 1, a three-dimensional standard will be implemented for determining fatigue driving.

Key Development: Fatigue Driving Moves Beyond 'Duration-Only' Criteria

For the first time, the new regulation introduces a three-dimensional assessment system based on driving behavior + physiological condition + daily activity patterns, covering hidden fatigue scenarios such as staying up late, taking medication, or mental distraction while driving.

Key Data: Clear, Differentiated Time Limits Defined

For ordinary vehicles, continuous driving exceeding 4 hours without rest—or resting less than 20 minutes—constitutes a violation. For passenger transport vehicles, continuous driving during nighttime hours (10:00 PM–6:00 AM) must not exceed 2 hours, and total driving time within any 24-hour period must not exceed 8 hours.

Industry Impact: Technology-Enabled Evidence Supports Enforcement and Liability Determination

Traffic management authorities may retrieve data from in-vehicle monitoring systems, dashcams, and ADAS devices to gather evidence of physiological indicators—such as excessive eye closure duration within the 10 minutes prior to an incident—as legally admissible proof for official determination.