In the first quarter of 2024, the number of traffic accidents nationwide increased

The conference was chaired by comrade Nguyen Van Thang - Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Transport, Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee. On the Nghe An side, comrade Le Hong Vinh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Permanent Deputy Head of the Provincial Traffic Safety Committee, and representatives of relevant departments and branches attended.

In the first quarter of 2024 (from December 15, 2023 to March 14, 2024), there were 6,550 cases nationwide.traffic accident, killing 2,723 people and injuring 5,246 people. According to the assessment, although the number of deaths has decreased compared to the same period in 2023, the number of accidents and injuries has increased. In addition, the national traffic police force has inspected and handled 1,035,240 cases of traffic safety violations; fined more than 2,041 billion VND; revoked 206,468 driving licenses, certificates, and professional certificates; and temporarily detained 373,545 vehicles of all kinds.

In Nghe An, in the first quarter of 2024, the Provincial Traffic Safety Committee also advised and directed, synchronously and drastically implemented solutions to ensure traffic safety. However, the whole province still had 118 incidents, killing 67 people and injuring 87 people. Compared to the same period in 2023, there were 9 fewer incidents, 19 fewer deaths and 7 more injuries.

At the conference, many opinions said that, to limit traffic accidents, all levels, sectors and localities need to strengthen inspection and control work, especially strictly handle driving after drinking alcohol; increase investment, upgrade traffic infrastructure, and eliminate potential black spots for accidents...

Concluding the conference, comrade Nguyen Van Thang - Minister of Transport requested localities with high traffic accidents in the first quarter to have in-depth reports, specifically assess the causes and specific solutions to overcome them in the coming time; relevant ministries and branches need to continue to build and perfect the system of legal documents; Continue to review and handle black spots and potential points for new traffic accidents.

In particular, the Minister of Transport requested that sectors and localities need to step up patrolling and control, especially during the upcoming April 30 and May 1 holidays, as well as the summer holidays for students and the National High School Graduation Exam, when travel demand increases... At the same time, actively strengthen propaganda and build traffic culture, to raise the awareness of traffic participants. Innovate propaganda methods, build traffic culture associated with the exemplary role of leaders...