Traffic police across Gia Lai province are tightening enforcement against six major categories of violations identified as leading causes of traffic accidents, a strategy authorities say is improving road safety and public compliance with traffic laws.
From early 2026, traffic police have intensified flexible patrols and inspections tailored to specific routes, time periods and local conditions. Enforcement focuses on violations directly linked to accidents, particularly in densely populated areas, urban roads, rural routes and corridors serving tourist and recreational sites.
On National Highway 1, where traffic volumes are high, enforcement has been stepped up. The Tuy Phước Traffic Police Station has deployed multiple patrol teams, combining overt and undercover operations and using technical equipment and traffic monitoring systems to detect offences such as speeding, drunk driving and overloaded or oversized vehicles.
At 9:26 a.m. on January 3, at Km 1215+800 of National Highway 1 in Tuy Phước commune, officers used surveillance equipment to detect a car travelling at 69 km/h in a built-up area with a speed limit of 60 km/h. The vehicle was stopped and a violation record was issued in accordance with regulations.
During the same patrol, police also handled a case of a car parked against the flow of traffic on a bridge, a violation considered hazardous and a cause of congestion. The vehicle’s registration was temporarily seized for further processing.
Lieutenant Colonel Tô Hồng Phúc, Deputy Head of the Tuy Phước Traffic Police Station, said patrol deployments are designed to closely match on-the-ground conditions. Officers survey routes in advance, identify complex sections and organise patrols accordingly to avoid gaps in traffic safety management.
In mountainous areas with steep passes, narrow roads and frequent truck traffic carrying agricultural produce and construction materials, Road Traffic Police Team No. 1 has prioritised control of high-risk violations such as speeding, overloading, drunk driving and travelling in the wrong lane or road section.
Lieutenant Colonel Lê Văn Sáng, head of the team, said patrol and control plans are tailored to each route, with officers deployed at long slopes, sharp bends, border areas and during peak hours to enhance safety.
Province-wide, traffic police have also intensified inspections of trucks suspected of having modified cargo beds, overloading or exceeding size limits, particularly on routes serving construction sites, mineral mines, depots and border areas.
Authorities say the targeted approach has delivered measurable results. In 2025, Gia Lai recorded 698 traffic accidents, resulting in 501 deaths and 439 injuries. All three indicators declined compared with 2024, signalling early progress in maintaining traffic order and safety.
Officials attribute the improvement to concentrating resources on key violations rather than dispersing efforts. The six priority groups include offences related to alcohol and drugs; cargo-bed modification, overloading, oversize loads and improper cargo securing; speeding, running traffic signals and driving in the wrong lane or direction; forming convoys that obstruct traffic, reckless driving and illegal racing; using mobile phones and electronic devices while driving; and traffic safety violations involving students.
Senior Lieutenant Colonel Nguyễn Hồng Vang, Deputy Head of the provincial Traffic Police Department, said the focus on major accident-causing violations is a consistent and continuous policy with no exceptions. He stressed that enforcement aims not only to penalise offenders but also to promote voluntary compliance with traffic laws and identify shortcomings in traffic organisation for practical solutions.
The department has also instructed units to coordinate with local police to strengthen public education, reminders and guidance, especially during peak periods early in the year and in high-risk areas.
Authorities say the combined approach of strict enforcement and sustained public awareness campaigns is key to achieving lasting improvements in traffic safety in Gia Lai in 2026 and beyond.
