On September 3, the Traffic Police Department (Traffic Police, Ministry of Public Security) informed about the situation of traffic order and security work during the A80 holiday.
Accordingly, during the celebration, the Traffic Police forces under the Department and the Police of localities have seriously implemented the approved plans and plans; Traffic Police officers and soldiers grasp the specific task requirements for each area, route and assigned location with the viewpoint of "Deploying at the highest level, most drastically, ensuring absolute security and safety of the celebration, not allowing priorities to be made even the smallest; at the same time, creating the most favorable conditions for the organization of the celebration, allowing the People to enjoy, watch parades and parades; spreading the beautiful image of the People's Public Security force participating in ensuring security and order, "For the People's Service";
Arrange 100% of forces to ensure traffic safety and order (TTATGT), direct traffic flow, command traffic control and conduct; at the same time, coordinate with functional forces in maintaining and ensuring security and order (ANTT), traffic safety (ATGT); handle traffic congestion due to large crowds and tourists, prevent illegal gatherings and racing, disrupt public order and affect the situation of security and order, traffic safety.
During the celebration, the traffic safety situation was well ensured; the tour was on schedule and absolutely safe.
According to the Traffic Police Department, during the 4 holidays, there were 204 traffic accidents nationwide, killing 116 people and injuring 128 people. Compared to the 4 holidays on September 2, 2024, there was a decrease of 84 cases (-29.17%), a decrease of 39 deaths (-25.16%), and a decrease of 76 injuries (-37.25%).
Also during the 4 days off for the September 2 holiday, the Traffic Police of localities detected and handled 38,041 cases of traffic safety violations; revoked the right to use a driver's license, professional certificates in 1,198 cases, 4,464 driver's licenses with deducted points; temporarily detained 180 cars and 8,839 motorbikes.
Of which, the National Traffic Police have handled 6,996 cases of alcohol concentration violations; 9,850 cases of speeding violations;...
Although traffic accidents have decreased compared to the same holiday in 2024, the number of deaths is still high, with many traffic accidents.
According to the authorities, the cause comes from the poor awareness of drivers participating in traffic, not keeping a safe distance and ensuring speed suitable to road conditions, bridges, underpasses, and weather, especially for drivers of transport business ( considering trucks, passenger cars, etc.).
The Traffic Police Department and the Director of the Traffic Police Department have directed the Traffic Police force in the coming time to deploy measures to strictly handle violations by drivers of transport business and propose implementing many measures to manage their jobs, so that they are fully aware of their responsibility to protect the safety of people and property behind the wheel.
