On May 16, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee, chaired a national online conference to review road safety performance in Q1/2025 and discuss plans for Q2/2025.
Conference Overview
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According to Mr. Le Kim Thanh, Vice Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee, Q1/2025 marked the initial implementation phase of new regulations under the Road Traffic Order and Safety Law, the Road Law, and Decree No. 168/2024/ND-CP on administrative sanctions. Various ministries and sectors have implemented comprehensive solutions, yielding positive outcomes.
In Q1, there were 4,760 traffic accidents nationwide, resulting in 2,615 deaths and 3,186 injuries. Compared to the same period in 2024, the number of accidents decreased by 27.8%, deaths by 7.6%, and injuries by 38.6%. Violations related to drunk driving and speeding also continued to decline.
The Ministry of Public Security directed local police forces to conduct inspections and supervision under six specialized themes. Consequently, over 800,000 traffic violations were handled, with a total fine of VND 1,700 billion. Additionally, nearly 10,000 driver’s licenses and professional certificates were revoked, and more than 230,000 vehicles were temporarily impounded.
The Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Construction conducted thousands of inspections, penalizing over 1,400 violations with fines totaling VND 12.6 billion. The Ministry of Construction also reviewed the system of traffic signs, signals, parking lots, and vehicle detention areas to address conflicts and bottlenecks.
During this quarter, over 122,000 new cars and 542,000 motorbikes were registered nationwide. There are currently 286 vehicle inspection centers operating with 474 inspection lines. Since March 1, local police units have received nearly 120,000 applications for driver’s license exchanges. Public awareness campaigns have been diverse and far-reaching, utilizing various media channels and social and political organizations.
Despite the decrease in traffic accidents, Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh expressed concern about persistent issues such as congestion, severe accidents, and assaults on traffic officers. Many accidents revealed that the primary cause lies with the vehicle operators.
Lieutenant General Nguyen Ngoc Lam, Deputy Minister of Public Security, attributed the root cause to the lack of legal compliance among road users, particularly underage students driving vehicles. He proposed developing a legal framework to integrate advanced technology and artificial intelligence for supervision, warning, and violation handling. Specific attention should be given to vehicles like buses and trucks, with stringent controls on their itineraries, schedules, and driving behavior.
Notably, the Ministry of Public Security is formulating a proposal to establish a nationwide traffic surveillance camera system, linked to the Traffic Police Command Center. This model requires provinces and cities to invest in compatible equipment to ensure data sharing, enable “cold-case” penalties, and facilitate efficient traffic management.
Minister Tran Hong Minh emphasized the need for local authorities to take proactive and decisive action to address longstanding issues, such as traffic signs, bus stations, and waterway transportation, which have been delegated to their jurisdiction.
“The Traffic Safety Campaign Must Succeed”
In his conclusion, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha affirmed: “Ensuring traffic order and safety is a campaign that must be approached with the highest sense of responsibility”. He emphasized: “Despite the reduction in accident rates, the loss of lives and property remains devastating, causing long-term trauma to families and society. This campaign must succeed”.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha concludes the conference
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The Deputy Prime Minister instructed priorities, including reducing traffic accidents in all areas, addressing congestion and environmental pollution caused by vehicles, and完善ing laws related to road, waterway, and air transportation. He also emphasized the need to legislate the responsibilities of infrastructure investors, transport businesses, and local governments.
He urged the Ministry of Construction to expedite the development of a national transportation infrastructure plan, including standards for parking lots, signaling systems, and green energy supply points. He also called for the elimination of all “black spots” for accidents in 2025, especially at road-rail intersections.
The Deputy Prime Minister suggested coordinating with localities to encourage the development of public transport and reduce private motorbikes. He also requested that the Ministry of Public Security strengthen measures to address infrastructure shortcomings, illegal parking lots, and unauthorized parking near residential areas.
Regarding emissions, he instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to promptly issue exhaust emission standards for vehicles in circulation, aligning with current regulations. Major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City should adopt higher standards and implement specific tax and fee mechanisms and vehicle quota systems.
The Deputy Prime Minister tasked the Ministry of Education with developing educational programs to instill traffic awareness among students and review regulations regarding the use of electric bicycles and motorcycles by students. He also emphasized the crucial role of the Ministry of Culture and the media in raising public awareness through diverse communication channels.
Localities, especially Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, were instructed to eradicate “black spots” within their jurisdictions, review parking lots and advertising boards that compromise traffic safety, and enhance traffic safety education in schools.
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