The Battle Against Drunk Driving: 2,000 Drivers Caught in a Single Day

According to the report by the National Committee for Traffic Safety, on May 1st – the second day of the 30/4 – 1/5 holiday break, there was a significant increase in vehicle traffic, but the traffic situation across the country was generally well-controlled.

On the second day of the 30/4 and 1/5 holiday break, 65 traffic accidents occurred nationwide, resulting in 28 deaths and 56 injuries. Compared to the same period in 2024, there was a decrease of 10 accidents and 2 deaths, with an increase of 6 injuries.

In terms of violation handling, local road traffic police detected and handled 8,957 cases of violations; imposed fines totaling 26 billion 554 million VND; temporarily confiscated 43 cars, 1,614 motorcycles, and 71 other vehicles; revoked 332 driver’s licenses and deducted points from 1,174 licenses. Among these violations, 1,950 cases involved alcohol impairment, 2,221 cases involved speeding, 48 cases involved overloading, 21 cases involved oversized vehicles, and 12 cases involved drug-related offenses.

The country’s traffic police handled 1,950 cases of drunk driving on May 1st

Traffic police forces across the country proactively monitored the situation, regulated, and diverted traffic at hot spots, ensuring smooth traffic flow. The handling of violations, especially those related to alcohol impairment and speeding, was rigorously enforced across a wide area.

However, a few notable incidents were recorded.

Specifically, in the early morning of May 1st, a peculiar accident occurred in An Lão district, Hai Phong city, when a tractor-trailer carrying a tank suddenly crashed into a residential house along National Highway 10.

The incident took place at 3:03 am on May 1st in Quốc Tuấn commune, and was caused by a driver named Vũ Huy Mạnh (38 years old, residing in Hồng Bàng district) who was traveling in the direction of Thái Bình – Quảng Ninh. The out-of-control vehicle completely demolished the front part of a house belonging to Mr. Hoàng Việt Dũng.

Fortunately, no one in the house was injured, but the driver, Mạnh, suffered a broken leg. The front end of the vehicle was severely damaged and lay among the ruins, along with two damaged motorcycles and destroyed personal belongings.

Prior to this, on April 30th, another serious traffic accident occurred on National Highway 51 in Phú Mỹ City (Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu Province). A tractor-trailer with license plate number 51D-378.08, along with its attached trailer, was turning into the Mỹ Xuân A Industrial Park when it collided with a motorcycle traveling in the same direction.

The collision resulted in the deaths of two individuals on the motorcycle, Mr. Nguyễn Văn Vốn (52 years old, from Bạc Liêu) and Mrs. Nguyễn Kim Cương (40 years old, from Cà Mau). The motorcycle was trapped under the trailer and completely deformed.

On the morning of May 1st, heavy rain and thunderstorms in Hanoi caused several trees along the Thang Long Boulevard and surrounding areas to fall, blocking the road and posing risks of accidents and traffic disruptions. However, the authorities promptly addressed the situation, ensuring safe passage for vehicles.

During the first two days of the holiday break, the National Committee for Traffic Safety’s hotline received 11 calls and messages reporting traffic incidents and issues. All information was promptly forwarded to the relevant authorities for timely handling, contributing to the maintenance of order and traffic safety across the country.

Ngân Tuyền (ANTĐ)