During the freshly-concluded 9-day Tet break, social security across Da Nang was ensured, with no serious traffic accidents reported in the city.

During Tet, traffic police officers were on duty along local streets to regulate the traffic and deal with traffic violators

“What a peaceful, warm, and joyful Tet festival”, municipal Police Department Deputy Director Colonel Tran Muu exclaimed.

Colonel Tran Muu said, in order to ensure the security before, during, and after the Tet festival break, police forces are taking strict measures to crack down on criminals, especially thieves, and burglars.

Residents were warned to be vigilant following reports of property thefts and break-ins.

In particular, both day and night-time patrols have been increased to detect and handle any thefts and home break-ins in a prompt fashion.

According to the Traffic Police Division of the municipal Police Department, over the 9-day Tet break, 2 serious road traffic accidents were recorded in the city, killing 2 people, and injuring another.

Over the holiday break, a total of 416 road traffic violations were recorded across the city. The violations include exceeding the speed limits, overtaking recklessly, crossing red light, not stopping at bus stops, and picking up and dropping off passengers at unallowed locations.

A total of 90 million VND in fines was imposed on 313 traffic violation cases.

All traffic police officers were on duty along local streets to regulate the traffic and ensure the smooth movement of vehicles.

Also, various measures were taken to try to reduce the number of road traffic accidents, ease traffic congestion, and deal with alcohol-related violations by road users.

Over the past Tet break, a large number of police officers were on duty at entertainment areas and shopping centers, and public areas in order to ensure ultimate security across the city.

After Tet, traffic activities have continued to be complicated, especially means of passenger transportation running from the north to the south.

In addition to the handling of passenger overloading, heavy penalties are being imposed on drivers found with blood alcohol concentrations exceeding the permitted levels, and especially those found repeatedly committing alcohol-related violations.

“We are determined to restore traffic order to prevent serious traffic accidents from occurring in national highways running through the city”, said Lieutenant Colonel Le Van Luc, the Deputy Head of the Traffic Police Division.