On February 18, information from Thanh Hoa Provincial Police said that, implementing the peak period to ensure traffic order and safety during the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026, at exactly 10 am on the 1st day of Tet, together with the national traffic police force, the Provincial Traffic Police force simultaneously launched patrols, inspections, and strictly handled violations, focusing on alcohol concentration violations - one of the direct causes of traffic accidents.
Accordingly, the Traffic Police Department of the Provincial Police mobilized 100% of officers and soldiers, established 64 working groups to simultaneously launch operations, organize patrols and inspections 24/24 hours on national highways, provincial roads, key traffic routes, tourist attractions, festivals and crowded areas.
With the spirit of "no forbidden zones, no exceptions", not because of being afraid of abstaining from Tet, the inspection is carried out publicly, transparently, and in accordance with procedures to raise the awareness of law compliance of traffic participants.
From February 16 to February 17, the entire province's traffic police force discovered and recorded 219 violations, fined more than 1.2 billion VND; including 70 cases of alcohol concentration violations.
According to Thanh Hoa Provincial Police, in addition to direct handling, cold fines through the camera surveillance system are also maintained 24/24 hours during Tet, contributing to enhancing the effectiveness of monitoring and handling violations.
