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Better safety on Vietnam’s roads

New data reveals better safety on Vietnam’s roads.
By MJ Woof November 26, 2024 Read time: 1 min
Vietnam is seeing an steady improvement in road safety, unlike most of its neighbours – image courtesy of © Takahiro Sanui| Dreamstime.com

Improved road safety is being seen In Vietnam, which is bucking the trend for South East Asia. With the exception of Singapore, where road traffic is controlled strictly, Vietnam is the only large nation in the region to be benefiting from a reduction in road casualties.

Tougher enforcement of laws against drink driving as well as mandatory use of motorcycle helmets for all powered two wheeler users are now having an effect.

There were just 814 road users caught drink driving in 2023 according to official figures, compared with 13,000 in 2022.

 

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