Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 31 (Reporter Ren Qinqin) The reporter learned from the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security on December 31 that on the second day of the New Year's Day holiday, the traffic safety situation was generally stable, and the traffic of major highways and national and provincial highways was smooth. As of 17:00 on the 31st, there has been no long-term long-distance traffic congestion in the country, and no road traffic accidents with more than 5 deaths have been reported.
In accordance with the deployment requirements of the Ministry of Public Security, the local public security traffic management departments have scientifically adjusted their service and police forces in combination with local traffic flow, weather changes, travel characteristics, etc., adopted targeted measures, increased the control of key road sections during key periods, strictly investigated and strictly controlled serious traffic violations such as drunk driving and drunk driving, "three overages and one fatigue", and made every effort to ensure the safe and smooth flow of roads and the smooth travel of the masses during the festival. In view of the adverse impact of foggy weather on traffic travel in local areas, the public security traffic management department has strengthened inter-departmental coordination and linkage, and accordingly adopted measures such as limiting the speed of vehicles and leading the way with police cars according to the road traffic conditions, so as to ensure traffic and minimize road closures.
The Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security expects that the number of vehicles returning tomorrow will increase, and the traffic flow on the roads around the city, suburbs, and tourist attractions will be more concentrated. Remind the majority of drivers and friends that before driving, they should pay attention to the weather and road condition information, reasonably arrange the travel time and route, and consciously achieve safe and law-abiding and civilized travel. In case of rain, snow and fog, be sure to drive cautiously, reduce speed and control distance, and prevent traffic accidents such as rear-end collisions and rollovers.