Informing Lao Dong Newspaper, the National Traffic Safety Committee said that on the second day of Tet, the authorities inspected and detected and handled 3,308 violations; temporarily detained 36 cars, 1,592 motorbikes, 25 other vehicles; revoked 191 driving licenses of all types, and deducted driving license points from 427 cases.
Of which, 1,405 cases were handled for alcohol concentration violations; 567 cases for speed violations; 01 case for overloading; 02 cases for exceeding the size limit; 12 cases for carrying more people than the prescribed number; 06 cases for drug violations.
Regarding traffic accidents, according to the report of the Ministry of Public Security, there were 50 traffic accidents nationwide, killing 25 people and injuring 50 people. Compared to the same period in 2024, there were 41 fewer accidents, 9 fewer deaths, and 31 fewer injuries.
Of which, there were 50 road traffic accidents, killing 25 people and injuring 50 people. Compared to the same period in 2024, there were 41 fewer accidents, 9 fewer deaths, and 31 fewer injuries.
The Traffic Safety Committee also said that on January 30, 2025 (the 2nd day of Tet), the 6th day of the Lunar New Year holiday, there were 3 calls and text messages from people reflecting to the hotline of the National Traffic Safety Committee.
In particular, people reported the situation of some young people not wearing helmets when driving motorbikes during Tet... The calls were forwarded to the authorities for verification and timely handling.
Regarding traffic congestion: On the second day of the Lunar New Year, unlike every year, this year people gathered from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau, Binh Thuan, Khanh Hoa... on the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay and Dau Giay - Phan Thiet expressways to celebrate the spring, traffic volume increased, vehicles had to move slowly.
On Highway 60 from Trung Luong intersection (My Tho city, Tien Giang), thousands of cars and motorbikes had to line up to cross Rach Mieu bridge.
In big cities like Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, the streets are clear and people are excited to go out to wish each other a happy new year and enjoy spring.
At famous spring travel destinations such as Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ngoc Son Temple, Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, Quang Minh Pagoda, Nguyen Hue Flower Street... the density of vehicles increased but they moved in an orderly and safe manner without causing traffic jams.
