On January 25th, the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security announced information regarding traffic accidents on the first day of the 2025 Tet holiday. Nationwide, there were 47 traffic accidents, resulting in 27 deaths and 31 injuries.
Compared to the same period in 2024, the number of accidents, fatalities, and injuries all saw a significant decrease. Specifically, the number of accidents dropped by 33, the number of deaths decreased by 16, and the number of injuries reduced by 26. This is a positive signal in ensuring traffic safety during the Tet holiday.
Significant drop in traffic accidents on the first day of Tet holiday
A traffic collision in Hanoi (Photo: Tran Thanh).
Traffic Violation Enforcement
On the first day of the holiday, traffic police across the country handled 8,870 traffic violations. Specifically, they impounded 40 cars, over 2,400 motorcycles, and 81 other vehicles. Additionally, nearly 650 driver’s licenses were revoked, and more than 870 cases had points deducted from their licenses. Notably, over 1,900 cases involved alcohol consumption.
Traffic order was maintained steadily, with no prolonged traffic jams on major routes.
Traffic Conditions in Major Cities
Hanoi
From the afternoon of January 24th, the number of vehicles leaving Hanoi for provinces increased, leading to congestion on many routes. Major roads such as Ring Road 3, Ring Road 2, and central routes like National Highway 5, Cổ Linh, Nguyễn Văn Cừ, Chương Dương Bridge, Vĩnh Tuy Bridge, and Nguyễn Khoái embankment all saw heavy traffic. However, vehicles moved slowly without causing severe congestion.
Ho Chi Minh City and Surrounding Areas
In Ho Chi Minh City and nearby areas, traffic on the HCM – Long Thành – Dầu Giây and HCM – Trung Lương – Mỹ Thuận expressways increased significantly. Vehicles moved slowly but did not cause notable traffic jams.
Rach My Bridge
On the afternoon of January 24th, Rach My Bridge saw a sharp increase in vehicle numbers. Traffic police from Tiền Giang and Bến Tre provinces actively regulated and rerouted traffic to prevent congestion.
Conclusion
The efforts of traffic police in ensuring traffic safety during the Tet holiday have yielded positive results. The number of accidents, fatalities, and injuries all decreased compared to the same period last year. This reflects both the effectiveness of traffic management and an improved awareness of traffic laws among citizens. We hope that traffic conditions will continue to be stable throughout the remaining days of the holiday.
