Are There Penalties Against Drowsy Driving? Maggie's Law, also known as the National Drowsy Driving Act, is a New Jersey law that imposes penalties on drivers who cause accidents while sleepy or tired. Specifically, any motorist who has gone without sleep for over 24 hours and caused a fatal accident can be charged with vehicular manslaughter, punishable by up to...The post What is Maggie's Law? appeared first on Flager Law.