Halfway through the May Day holiday, the return peak will be gradually entered tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. The Ministry of Public Security reminds drivers to make a reasonable return trip.
During the May Day holiday this year, due to the strong willingness of the masses to travel, the flow of family visits was intertwined with the flow of tourism, and the short- and medium-distance travel was intertwined with long-distance travel. Road traffic flow increased significantly.
Li Zhe, Director of the Accident Prevention and Handling Guidance Division of the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security:
Minor accidents caused by scratching during the holiday period have increased significantly. At the same time, injuries and deaths caused by serious violations such as drunk driving and fatigue driving are also significantly higher than usual.
According to the analysis by the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, among the major accidents that occurred during the May 1st holiday in the past three years, private car accidents accounted for close to 60% of the accidents, and travel was concentrated at the beginning and end of the holiday, and the risk of night accidents should not be ignored.
Li Zhe, Director of the Accident Prevention and Handling Guidance Division of the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security:
According to our analysis, No. 4 and No. 5 are the peak return journeys. According to the analysis of the types of accidents in previous years, 7 to 9 pm is the high incidence of fatal accidents. From 6 to 8 o'clock is the high-incidence period for major accidents. We also reminded returning drivers to take a rest, not to drive fatigued on the road, and not to drive too fast.
At present, public security traffic management departments in various places have taken into consideration the characteristics of changes in regional traffic flow, strengthened duty and duty, strengthened the management and control of key areas, key road sections, and key vehicles, and resolutely prevented major traffic accidents and serious traffic congestion.
The Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security reminds drivers
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Before traveling, they should pay attention to the traffic information and weather forecast issued by the public security, transportation, tourism, meteorology and other departments in advance, and make a reasonable off-peak return trip.
When traveling, pay attention to driving in a civilized manner, do not drive with fatigue, and avoid drunk driving; in severe weather such as strong convection, maintain a safe speed and distance between vehicles and regulate the use of lights, and drive cautiously.
(Li Jun, CCTV reporter)