On September 4, 2026, nationwide road traffic efforts focused on restoring traffic flow following the September 2nd National Day holiday and implementing measures to ensure traffic safety for the new school year. Alongside ongoing efforts to address the aftermath of heavy rains and landslides on certain routes in the North, traffic police forces launched a coordinated campaign to inspect and penalize violations involving students, parents, and school transport vehicles, aiming to minimize accident risks right from the start of the academic year.
1. Hanoi launches coordinated crackdown on student-related traffic violations
Starting the morning of September 4, Hanoi police deployed task forces to school gates, major roads, and key intersections to inspect and penalize violations involving students, parents, and student transport vehicles. Enforcement efforts focused on infractions such as failing to wear helmets, allowing underage individuals to operate vehicles, exceeding passenger limits, driving against the flow of traffic, running red lights, and other unsafe behaviors. This initiative aims to foster a culture of traffic law compliance right from the start of the 2026–2027 academic year.
2. Traffic accidents decline across all three metrics during the September 2nd holiday
According to statistics from the Traffic Police Department, the five-day National Day holiday (August 29 – September 2) saw 192 road traffic accidents nationwide, resulting in 93 fatalities and 134 injuries. Compared to the same period last year, the number of accidents, deaths, and injuries all decreased significantly. This outcome is attributed to intensified patrols, traffic control, and violation enforcement across the country.
3. Ongoing efforts to clear landslides and ensure traffic flow following Storm No. 4
The Vietnam Road Administration and road management agencies are urgently addressing landslides and flooding caused by Storm No. 4 in the northern mountainous provinces. By September 4, traffic had resumed on most national highways; however, personnel remain stationed at certain locations to manage traffic flow and ensure public safety. 4. Stepping up the application of monitoring technology on expressways
Intelligent Traffic Management Center (TMC) systems continue to prove effective in monitoring traffic flow, detecting incidents, and assisting in the handling of violations on southern expressways. The use of cameras, sensors, and artificial intelligence enhances traffic management capabilities, helping to curb congestion and reduce the risk of accidents.
5. Traffic police maintain heightened enforcement after the holiday
Following the National Day holiday, traffic police forces are continuing patrols on national highways, expressways, and urban roads. Violations such as speeding, drunk driving, failure to maintain safe following distances, using mobile phones while driving, and overloading remain key targets for enforcement to ensure traffic order and safety.
6. Advising the public on ensuring safety while traveling
Authorities urge drivers to strictly adhere to regulations regarding speed, safe following distances, and traffic signage. Parents should not entrust vehicles to students who do not meet the requirements for operating them; additionally, they should guide children to comply with traffic rules, thereby contributing to a safe traffic environment for the new school year.
Summary
September 4, 2026, was marked by Hanoi’s simultaneous launch of inspections and enforcement actions regarding traffic violations by students on the first day of the new school year's traffic safety plan. Meanwhile, competent forces continued to address the aftermath of heavy rains and flooding following Storm No. 4, maintained heightened patrols after the National Day holiday, and stepped up the use of technology in traffic management. These measures contribute to improved management efficiency, reduced accident risks, and the creation of a safe, civilized traffic environment nationwide.
