This figure not only reflects the complexity of the traffic situation during peak hours, but also raises an alarm bell about the awareness of law compliance of a part of the population.
When Tet comes, a glass of wine or beer is a familiar social feature in traditional culture. But tradition is never synonymous with letting go.
Vietnamese law has clearly stipulated that drivers of road vehicles are not allowed to have alcohol concentration in their blood or breath.
This is not a formal regulation, but stems from the painful reality of thousands of accidents each year, in which alcohol and beer are direct or indirect causes.
In the days leading up to Tet, traffic volume increases sharply. Roads are crowded, many families bring young children and elderly people back to their hometowns to wish Tet.
With the current traffic situation, just a second of lack of vigilance can cause serious consequences.
A collision due to drunkenness can cause both families to lose the joy of reunion, even leaving irreparable pain.
It is necessary to look directly at reality, "drinking a little for fun" but still driving is an act of underestimating one's own life and the lives of others.
Being administratively fined with high levels of money, having their driver's license revoked, and even being prosecuted for criminal liability if causing serious accidents.
Not only driving after drinking alcohol, but also drunk driving leading to clashes and disturbing public order is a burning issue every holiday and Tet.
Many cases from small conflicts at banquet tables have escalated into fights, even murders.
The law does not tolerate acts of intentionally causing injury or disturbing public order. Violators may be criminally handled or temporarily detained right in the first days of the year, the price is too high for a moment of hot temper due to alcohol.
Tet is a time for reunion, a moment for each family to start the new year peacefully.
Civilization is not something far-fetched, but starts from very specific behaviors, if you drink alcohol, don't drive, if you enjoy spring, be moderate, if there are conflicts, choose a peaceful way of handling them.
Each person reminds themselves of a simple saying that their safety is the happiness of others. When we are aware of that, we will not let alcohol lead us astray.
Keeping the steering clear, keeping your words moderate, and acting in accordance with the law, that is the way to protect your and everyone's spring.
Don't trade the whole Tet for a glass of wine.
