On March 5, leaders of Traffic Police Team No. 3, Traffic Police Department of Lam Dong Provincial Police said that the unit has just strengthened inspection and handling of traffic safety violations at railway intersections according to the direction of the Traffic Police Department.
In 5 days, functional forces discovered and handled 32 violations. Including 31 motorbikes and 1 car. The total fine amount is nearly 25 million VND.
Recorded at the level crossing Km6+940 intersecting the railway section belonging to Binh Thuan - Phan Thiet, in Binh Thuan ward, Lam Dong province, the working group was on duty to inspect, detect and handle many violations.
On February 11, at this location, a case of a motorcyclist intentionally crossing the railway was killed by a train. Many other accidents have also occurred here.
Local Traffic Police teams under Traffic Police Team No. 3 were also present to handle railway violations at the intersection of National Highway 28, people's level crossings with automatic barriers in Ham Thuan, Ham Liem communes, Binh Thuan ward...
According to Traffic Police Team No. 3, in 32 cases recorded, there were 11 cases of crossing level crossings when the red light was turned on; 18 cases of stopping vehicles within the railway traffic safety corridor; 3 cases of stopping vehicles within the safe level crossing area.
Notably, even though the lighting system and warning bells have been operating, many people still intentionally cross the railway. This behavior was detected by the working group, requesting them to stop their vehicles for handling according to regulations.
The Traffic Police Department recommends that traffic participants when crossing level crossings must strictly comply with traffic lights, warning bells and instructions from functional forces.
Absolutely do not overtake when the barrier is being lowered or has been lowered; do not stop or park vehicles within railway safety boundary.
Functional forces emphasize that every subjective and hasty act at the level crossing poses a risk of accidents. Strict handling is aimed at raising awareness of law compliance, preventing railway traffic accidents, and ensuring safety for people.
