There are more than 56,000 car accidents caused by driver fatigue each year, according to SmartMotorist.com. These car crashes cause countless injuries, medical bills, insurance claims and even fatalities, but is driving while fatigued against the law in Massachusetts?
According to Sleep Review Magazine, New Jersey is the only state that currently has a law against driving fatigue. Maggie’s Law, as the law is called, allows drivers to be charged with vehicular homicide if they cause a fatal car accident while they are sleep deprived.
Massachusetts does not specifically outlaw driving fatigue, but it does have laws that forbid teenagers from driving between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. Massachusetts law also mandates public awareness programs to teach teenagers about the dangers of drowsy driving.
For more information about driving fatigue laws, contact The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley. The firm’s personal injury attorneys have handled driver fatigue accident cases and can help you determine liability.
