The security guard revealed that the first 7 days were dangerous, 39 deaths, 362 injuries, the highest Korat revealed that the main cause of speeding Special orders for long straight roads
On December 30, 2021, at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (PWA), Mr. Buntham Lertsukhikasem, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (PWA), as chairman of the meeting of the ad hoc subcommittee, the Center for Traffic Accident Prevention and Reduction. Road accidents throughout the year through electronic media revealed that the Center for Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents during the New Year Festival 2022 has compiled road accident statistics for December 29, which is the first day of the campaign. “New way of life drive safely no accidents”
There were 362 accidents, 39 deaths, and 362 injuries. The most common causes of accidents were speeding (34.60%), drinking and driving (23.80%). The most accident-prone vehicles were motorcycles, 81.30 percent, most occurred on straight roads, 83.90. Road Department of Highways 36.80 percent Roads in the sub-district administrative organization/village 34.60%
During the period of the highest accident, 29.94% was between 15.01 and 18:00, the highest number of injuries and fatalities were between the age of 50 and over 29.94%. 1,875 main checkpoints were established, and 5,721 operators called for vehicle inspections. 360,412 vehicles, including 62,932 prosecutions, 18,142 for not wearing a helmet, 7,939 for not wearing a seatbelt, 5,007 for being unsafe for motorcycle.
Mr. Buntham further said that the province with the most accidents was Ratchaburi (13), the province with the most fatalities was Nakhon Ratchasima (5 people), and the province with the most injuries was Loei (14). It was found that people started traveling since December 29, continuing until today. causing many routes to have a dense traffic volume especially the main highway Routes connecting to different regions and bypassing routes
Mr. Buntham also said that he has coordinated with the province to take care of safety and facilitate people’s travel. Along with surveillance and prevention of the epidemic of the COVID-19 virus, checkpoints have been urged to increase the intensity of vehicle inspections and driver readiness. Emphasize law enforcement on drivers who exceed speed limits, don’t drink and drive, don’t use safety devices.
Mr. Buntham said, including to watch out for the long straight roads. to prevent road accidents from driving fast and requesting car users to use the road to strictly comply with traffic laws Be considerate to those who use the route. To make the journey during the New Year festival happy with a new way of life away from road accidents
