Mr. Apirat Chaiwongnoi, Director General of the Department of Rural Roads (Rural Roads), revealed that from the collection of traffic accident statistics during the intensive monitoring period of Songkran Festival 2024, from April 11 to 17, 2024, a total of 7 days, it was found that the number of incidents was accumulated a total of 204 times. The top 3 causes of accidents on the rural motorway network were driving faster than the legal limit 43.6%, drink driving 20.6%, people/vehicles ahead 13.2%, with the main cause of the greatest number of accidents are motorcycles (Y.), which represent 67.3%. After the Songkran festival, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division will analyze such statistical data. and proceed with improvements and corrections in areas at risk of danger. To make people’s travels safer.
However, the RTA has implemented plans for convenience and safety. Support people’s travel during the Songkran festival. Assigning Rural Roads Office Rural Highway District and Rural Highway Maintenance Section across the country Prepare to support people’s travel. Establish a security center and public service center Between 11 and 17 April 2024
Mr Apirat further said that the Royal Thai Navy has organized a team of officials to provide services to the public, such as providing detailed route information. Recommended avoidance routes and patrol units take care of the convenience and safety of citizens’ movements at various points of the rural highway network. With fast moving set Be able to help people immediately when required.
Furthermore, we would like to participate in the campaign for road users to strictly comply with traffic rules. Drive within the legal speed, do not drink and drive, be respectful of others along the route. and wearing a helmet while riding a motorbike If people want more information It can be viewed at www.drr.go.th, Facebook: Department of Rural Roads Ministry of Transport
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