Truck driver fined on the AP-7 after driving for more than 30 hours straight
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The Mossos d'Esquadra, the regional police of Catalonia, have fined the driver of a articulated lorry on the AP-7 motorway. The driver had been at the wheel continuously for a period that sources describe as a record, more than 30 hours straight.
According to the information available, officers detected the situation during a roadside check. Driving for such a long time without stopping is very dangerous, because fatigue reduces attention and increases the risk of accidents, both for the driver and for other road users.
European regulations require professional lorry drivers to comply with driving limits and to take mandatory breaks and rest periods. The aim of these rules is to ensure road safety and protect the health of transport workers.
Authorities remind drivers that compliance with rest times is essential in the road transport sector. The news highlights the importance of checks to ensure these rules are respected on Spain's main roads.
Sources: Car and Driver
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