Today (December 3, 64) at 10:30 a.m. at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center for Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents for the New Year 2021 Summary of traffic accident statistics as of January 2, 2021: 383 accidents, 44 deaths, 384 injuries, summary of traffic accidents accumulated over 5 On the day of the campaign (December 29, 20 – January 2, 2016) there were 2,748 accidents, 316 deaths and 2,741 injuries. Intensive operations of checkpoints on the main roads connecting the provinces To monitor and prevent risky behavior By strictly enforcing the law along with the facilities along the route. Support people’s return journey
Mr. Chayathon Promsorn, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation As revealed by the president of the press conference that summarized the results of the prevention and reduction of traffic accidents during the New Year 2021, the Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Traffic Accidents during the New Year 2564 by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. And the cooperation of the network and the cooperation of the traffic accident statistics for January 2, 2021, the fifth day of the campaign. “A new way of life Drive safely There were 383 accidents, 44 deaths and 384 injuries. The most common causes of accidents were drinking and driving, 30.29 percent, speeding 28.98 percent. Most accidents were motorcycles, 79.85 percent were motorcycles Direct route 67.10%, Highways in SAO / Town 38.38%, Highways Department highways 37.86% The highest time of accidents was between 16.01 – 20.00 hours 33.94%. age of 50 years and more than 30.84 percent, which has established 1,930 main checkpoints, 61,655 operational personnel, to inspect 529,869 vehicles, with 117,106 people processed, 31,305 guilty of not wearing a helmet, 28,884 non-driving licenses. provinces with the highest number of accidents were Roi Et (20 times). The provinces with the highest number of fatalities were Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai (3 per province). The provinces with the highest number of injuries were Roi Et (21 p people). Of the campaign (December 29, 2020 – January 2, 64) there were 2,748 accidents, 316 deaths, 2,741 victims and fat-free provinces. (Zero death) There were 9 provinces, the provinces with the highest number of accumulated accidents were Chiang Mai (97 times), the provinces with the highest number of accumulated deaths were Nakhon Ratchasima (16), the provinces with the highest number of accumulated accidents were Chiang Mai (99 people).
Chayatharn went on to say Today is the last holiday of the New Year season. Most people are expected to return a lot. Causing the main routes of various regions leading to Bangkok AND routes connecting the provinces Has a dense car volume AND some routes may have traffic jams Along with the driver may have fatigue from celebrating New Year’s Eve and New Year. Therefore, there is a risk of accidental drowsiness. Therefore, the RDO urged the provinces to increase the operational intensity of checkpoints on main routes, secondary roads, shortcuts and ring roads. With strict enforcement of the law Tighten risky behavior, drive fast Including calling inspection to assess driver readiness To prevent accidents with drowsiness, in addition, it has emphasized facilitating the return of people. The preparation of public buses and drivers is strictly in line with safety standards and guidelines to prevent the spread of infectious diseases (COVID-19). Return safely and leave the passengers free.
Mr. Orarasit Samphantharat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Interior The head of the Mission Group for Disasters and Urban Development revealed that the Office of the Provincial Administration of Road Safety has emphasized that the provincial administrative center for road safety uses mechanisms of community checkpoints, checkpoints extraction and checkpoints in inter-district, community and village areas. people Allowing all industries to continue to monitor and prevent risky behavior Focus on squeezing fast driving. Drinking and driving AND not wearing safety equipment To prevent and reduce accidents that may occur.
Mr. Boontham Lertsukasem, Director General, Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation The secretary of the Center for Road Safety Supervision (FTI) revealed that today some routes can be congested and take a long time to travel. Therefore, requesting the cooperation of the public to strictly obey traffic regulations. Be considerate of road participants, do not drive fast, drowsy, do not drive, do not stop when tired or sleepy. To prevent accidents that may occur As well as to collaborate with the checkpoint personnel who perform functions to create security on various routes to reach the destination safely.
