Citation

Jones CB, Dorrian J, Rajaratnam SM. Ind. Health 2005; 43(1): 63-70.

Affiliation

Centre for Sleep Research, University of South Australia, Level 5, Basil Hetzel Building, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, S.A. 5011, South Australia, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, National Institute of Industrial Health, Japan)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15732306

Abstract

Fatigue is an increasingly recognised risk factor for transportation accidents. In light of this, there is the question of whether driving whilst fatigued should be a criminal offence. This paper discusses the current legal position, including the problems of voluntary conduct and self awareness. Three models for reform are proposed. The manner in which scientific research can inform legal consideration and future directions for research are discussed.