Compared to the same period in 2024, the number of accidents decreased by 30 cases, 18 fewer deaths, and 20 fewer injuries.
According to data from the Traffic Police Department, Ministry of Public Security, on January 27 (the second day of the Lunar New Year holiday), there were 53 accidents nationwide, killing 25 people and injuring 47. Compared to the same period in 2024, there were 30 fewer accidents, 18 fewer deaths, and 20 fewer injuries.
Accordingly, the authorities handled 7,855 violations; imposed fines of VND23 billion 450 million; detained 74 cars, 2,618 motorbikes, and 88 other vehicles; revoked 344 driving licenses of all types, deducted points from 818 driving license points; of which 2,106 cases were handled for alcohol concentration violations; 1,808 speed violations; 16 cases of overloading; 4 cases of exceeding the size limit; 58 cases of exceeding the prescribed number of people; and 9 cases of drug violations.
In addition, the authorities discovered and handled 7 violations on waterways and 2 violations on railways.
The National Traffic Safety Committee hotline on the second day of the holiday received 3 calls and messages from people reporting on the transport of passengers exceeding the prescribed number. The calls were forwarded to the authorities for verification and timely handling.
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