Nghe An: Strengthening propaganda activities on 'Traffic safety for students going to school'

On the morning of September 12, at Le Viet Thuat High School (Vinh City), the Provincial Traffic Safety Committee coordinated with relevant units to organize propaganda on "Traffic safety for students going to school".

Delegates and students attending the program. Photo: My Ha

Speaking at the program, Deputy Head of the Provincial Traffic Safety Committee Phan Huy Chuong pointed out that traffic insecurity is still common in many provinces and cities across the country.

Every year, traffic accidents cause thousands of deaths or disabilities, leaving behind serious and long-term consequences and losses for families and society. Among these victims are many of school-age children, leaving behind a bright future.

Mr. Phan Huy Chuong - Deputy Head of the Provincial Traffic Safety Committee spoke at the program. Photo: My Ha

Besides, violations of traffic safety laws still occur quite often among school-age children.

It is common for underage students to ride motorbikes to school; students to ride bicycles side by side, play on the road, weave in and out of traffic; not wearing helmets when riding motorbikes, scooters, electric bicycles; running red lights; traffic jams in front of school gates during school hours...

Representatives of departments and branches witnessed the signing ceremony of the commitment to strictly comply with the law on traffic safety and order between students, schools and parents. Photo: My Ha

In recent years, the issue of ensuring traffic order and safety for students has always been of concern and has been implemented resolutely and synchronously by all levels and sectors. In particular, propaganda, dissemination and education of laws on traffic order and safety have always been considered as one of the important solutions, with the active participation of agencies and organizations...

Responding to the "High point month of traffic safety for students going to school", on this occasion, the Provincial Traffic Safety Committee coordinated with relevant units to promote propaganda activities, disseminate and educate the law on ensuring traffic order and safety suitable for students at many schools in the province. In addition to Le Viet Thuat High School, the program is expected to be held at Le Hong Phong High School (Hung Nguyen) and Cua Lo High School.

The Traffic Safety Committee donated 1,000 pens with leaflets to propagate traffic safety laws to Le Viet Thuat High School (Vinh City). Photo: My Ha

Thereby, not only propagating, popularizing and educating legal regulations on traffic safety and order, but also aiming to equip students with skills to safely control vehicles.

On the occasion of the "Peak month of traffic safety for students going to school", the leaders of the Provincial Traffic Safety Committee also requested that schools continue to promote propaganda activities and educate students and parents about traffic safety laws.

Traffic police representatives disseminate legal regulations on traffic safety and order. Photo: My Ha

In addition, it is necessary to promptly commend and reward exemplary students and strictly handle violations of traffic safety laws.