The National Day holiday is approaching, and the public has a strong desire to visit relatives and friends and travel. Coupled with the impact of the free passage policy and the busy autumn harvest, the number of vehicles on the road is increasing, leading to a rise in traffic safety risks. Recently, the Ministry of Public Security analyzed road traffic accidents during the National Day holiday over the past five years and issued a traffic safety warning to the public.

From the road traffic accident situation during the National Day holiday in the past five years, the main characteristics are as follows:

First, the risk of traffic accidents is prominent in the middle of the holiday.On the third and fourth days of the holiday, the number of major accidents accounted for 30.4% of the total for the holiday, with 22.9% of fatalities occurring between 17:00 and 20:00.

Second, multi-vehicle collisions on highways are prominent.In highway traffic accidents, collisions involving three or more vehicles accounted for 24.4% of fatalities, which is 5.6 percentage points higher than on regular days. The main causes of accidents include failure to maintain a safe distance, fatigue driving, and speeding.

Third, unlicensed driving accidents on ordinary national and provincial roads are prominent.In traffic accidents on national and provincial roads, unlicensed driving accounted for the highest number of fatalities at 8.8%, followed by speeding, failure to yield to pedestrians, and motor vehicles not yielding as required, each accounting for over 5%.

Fourth, single-vehicle accidents on rural roads are prominent.In rural road accidents, single-vehicle accidents accounted for 16.2% of the total, with rollover accidents making up more than half of single-vehicle accidents. The main causes of major accidents include 'three excesses and one fatigue' (excess speed, excess load, excess driving time, and fatigue), drunk driving, unlicensed driving, and illegal passenger transport by non-passenger vehicles, accounting for nearly 70% of accidents.

Fifth, private car violations are prominent.The fatality rate for private cars is 41.7%, significantly higher than on regular days. The main causes of accidents include failure to yield to pedestrians, speeding, and drunk driving, with the proportion of accidents showing an upward trend. The fatality rates for motorcycles and heavy trucks are 17.2% and 14.7%, respectively.

The Ministry of Public Security reminds drivers and holiday travelers—

When traveling during the holiday,you should pay attention to traffic conditions and weather forecasts released by relevant departments in advance, plan your travel time and route reasonably, avoid peak hours, and steer clear of adverse weather.

When driving,you should stay alert and focused, especially for medium to long-distance driving, arrange for breaks during the journey, and avoid fatigue driving; with many gatherings during the holiday, remember 'no drinking and driving, no driving after drinking'; always wear seat belts when in a car, and wear a safety helmet when riding motorcycles or electric bicycles.

When driving on highways,maintain a safe distance and adhere to the speed limit. In case of traffic congestion or checkpoints, do not cut in or occupy emergency lanes. If an accident occurs, remember 'pull over, evacuate people, and call the police' to avoid secondary accidents.

When driving through rural areas,reduce speed and proceed cautiously when encountering sharp turns, steep slopes, long descents, or roads near water or cliffs, and be vigilant for vehicles and pedestrians on both sides of the road when traveling on rural and mountainous roads.

When using public transportation,choose regular operating vehicles at passenger transport stations, and do not take unlicensed, illegal, or overcrowded buses, nor should you ride in light trucks, tricycles, or tractors that are not designed for passenger transport.