Nghe An synchronizes solutions to reduce traffic violations among school-age children

Strengthen inspection at school gates

Recently, records at many school areas in the province show that the situation of students violating traffic order and safety laws (TTATGT) is quite common. Not wearing helmets, driving motorbikes when underage, speeding, or driving in a row... are violations that frequently appear after school hours. In response to this situation, since October 24, the Traffic Police force of the Provincial Police has simultaneously launched a peak period of inspection, handling and promoting direct propaganda at schools.

On the morning of November 4, Team 8 of the Road Traffic Police Team No. 5 coordinated with Xuan Lam Commune Police and Nguyen Sy Sach High School to conduct a survey and check on students' compliance with traffic safety regulations right at the school gate. At the time when students leave school, the large traffic volume helps the authorities easily identify violations.

Captain Vo Duc Hoang of Traffic Police Team No. 5 said that on-site inspections allow for accurate assessment of the situation and timely detection of dangerous behaviors. “Most violations stem from subjectivity or the desire to show off to friends. Raising awareness is the core factor,” Captain Hoang said.

In addition to inspections, the authorities also organized guidance, propaganda and signed commitments between students - parents - schools. The commitment focused on common mistakes: Do not drive motorbikes, scooters, electric scooters when underage; parents do not hand over vehicles to their children without a driver's license; students do not weave, do not run red lights, do not encourage illegal racing and must wear standard helmets. Households around the school area are also encouraged not to keep vehicles for students who are not qualified.

Along with the propaganda work, the traffic police force across the province has increased patrols and controls on key routes with a large number of students. In the old Vinh city, Traffic Police Team No. 4 arranged working groups at hot spots during school hours. At around 11 a.m. on November 12, on Nguyen Du Street - where many schools such as Vinh University High School for the Gifted, Trung Do Middle School, and Ben Thuy Middle School are located - the patrol team discovered 4 cases of student violations in just over 1 hour. The main violations included not wearing helmets, running red lights, and some cases of underage driving motorbikes.

T.D.K, an 11th grade student, said that because his friend often drove him to school and had an unexpected absence, he borrowed his mother's car to go. After being disciplined, he admitted his wrongdoing and pledged to comply with the regulations. According to an officer on duty, most students admit their mistakes when reminded, but without supervision from their families and schools, the possibility of re-offending is still very high. "Parents must set an example and closely supervise. At this age, children are strongly influenced by their friends and are prone to making rash decisions," the officer said.

Synchronize solutions, tighten from the root

Assessing the situation of traffic violations by students, Lieutenant Colonel Hoang Manh Hung - Deputy Head of the Traffic Police Department of Nghe An Police said that this has been a hot issue for many years, requiring a systematic solution to reduce it sustainably. Implementing the direction of Department C08 and Directive 31/CT-TTg of the Prime Minister on strengthening traffic safety for students, the Provincial Police issued Plan 887/KH-CAT-PC08; the Traffic Police Department continued to concretize with Plan 3948/KH-PC08, implementing a special topic to control traffic violations by students.

The project is implemented in two phases. Phase 1 (October 24 to November 14) focuses on investigating and understanding violations; organizing propaganda and signing a three-party commitment; increasing patrols and strictly handling dangerous violations. "Signing a commitment is not a formality but a foundation for the school and family to take responsibility together, creating long-term management effectiveness," Lieutenant Colonel Hoang Manh Hung emphasized.

Entering phase 2, the Traffic Police Department will continue to patrol at higher density at hot spots, while organizing more extracurricular activities, seminars, and forums for exchange between Traffic Police and students to equip them with knowledge and skills to participate in traffic safety. In addition, the Traffic Police force is researching the application of technology in managing student violations: Building a database connected with schools to promptly notify each student of their violations, thereby increasing coordination efficiency.

In addition, the police will recommend supplementing and improving traffic infrastructure around schools: Installing warning signs, speed bumps, and adjusting traffic organization at high-risk points to limit accidents.

The synchronous measures are proving effective, but to maintain them in the long term, continuous coordination is needed from family, school and society. Seemingly small mistakes such as riding a motorbike when underage or not wearing a helmet can lead to serious consequences if a collision occurs. When each student is aware, each family increases their responsibility and the school tightens management, the school traffic environment will be truly safe.

Lieutenant Colonel Hoang Manh Hung affirmed: “Ensuring traffic safety for students is the responsibility of the entire political system, in which the traffic police play a core role, but the coordination between families and schools is the decisive factor. We will continue to vigorously implement measures, but the cooperation of parents and schools is extremely important to build a safe, civilized and sustainable school traffic environment.”