On the final day of the Giáp Thìn lunar year, 50 traffic accidents occurred nationwide, resulting in 17 fatalities and 48 injuries.
According to a report from the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security on January 28 (the 29th of Tết), the number of traffic accidents decreased significantly compared to the same period last year. Specifically, there were 35 fewer accidents, 23 fewer fatalities, and 48 fewer injuries.
In addition to managing accidents, local traffic police addressed 6,957 violations, impounded more than 2,400 vehicles, revoked 284 driving licenses, and deducted points from 725 driving licenses. Among the violations, 1,896 involved alcohol consumption, 1,617 were related to speeding, and 43 were cases of exceeding the passenger limit.
On highways, traffic police teams recorded 46 violations, while surveillance cameras detected an additional 29 infractions.
Authorities are urging the public to comply with traffic laws to ensure safety during the ongoing holiday period.
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Source: Vietnam Insider