Since the implementation of Decree 168, traffic in large cities has changed in a positive direction, and people comply with regulations better.
Traffic accidents and deaths are decreasing, which is a good thing. If people strictly follow traffic regulations, the indexes will continue to decrease.
Traffic accidents have decreased, but 17 deaths on the 29th of Tet is still too many. There are 17 families suffering from the loss of loved ones, the loss of happy Tet holidays. Not to mention, on the same day, 48 people were injured in traffic accidents, families no longer have the joy of celebrating Tet.
Another thing that needs to be warned is that there are still many people driving after drinking alcohol. During the 28th and 29th days of Tet, each day there were about 1,900 cases of alcohol concentration violations.
Drinking and driving is unsafe and can cause serious accidents, many of which have resulted in multiple fatalities. The "zero alcohol concentration" regulation is for the safety, health and lives of the people. Don't think the law is too strict, but understand that human life is the most precious thing.
During Tet, drinking a glass of beer or wine is normal, but obey the law and do not drive. The law does not have any provision that "exempts" traffic violations during Tet, so the traffic police can just fine them without mercy, and the violators should not "ask for sympathy because of Tet".
In fact, there are many cases of drivers violating alcohol concentration, crying and begging the traffic police to let them off because they think that just drinking "a few drinks" will cost them several million VND in fines, making their wives and children suffer. If you think about your family, don't drink and don't violate traffic laws.
Complying with traffic regulations is contributing to building traffic civilization and protecting the lives of road users. Don't think that traffic accidents are someone else's business, but be aware that if everyone follows the rules, the whole community will be protected.
Entering the new year, everyone should raise awareness when traveling, think about your own happiness to keep yourself and the community safe.
If every citizen strictly follows traffic regulations and strictly handles violations, hopefully in 2025 there will not be as many deaths due to traffic accidents as in previous years.
