Summary
(1) China celebrated its 14th National Traffic Safety Day on December 2, with the theme of "Civilized Traffic, Benevolent World". The day emphasizes the importance of reform and precise governance in ensuring a safe and efficient transportation system.
(2) The Chinese government has taken significant steps to improve traffic safety, including a nationwide campaign to reduce traffic congestion, and a crackdown on reckless driving and street racing. In the first 11 months of the year, over 23,000 people were punished for engaging in such activities.
(3) Additionally, the government has implemented a series of reforms aimed at improving the efficiency of public services, including a new system for registering new cars, which can now be done online. This has significantly reduced the time and effort required to register a new vehicle.
(4) To combat the problem of "touts" and "black intermediaries" who exploit drivers, the government has implemented measures to prevent them from operating.
(5) Technology has also played a key role in improving traffic safety, with the use of big data and artificial intelligence to predict and prevent congestion. In Shanghai, for example, a self-developed data model has been used to reduce congestion in busy areas.
(6) The government has also encouraged volunteerism in traffic safety, with thousands of volunteers participating in projects to promote safe driving and pedestrian behavior. The National Traffic Safety Day is a time to honor and thank the traffic police who work tirelessly to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians.
(7) This year, 29 traffic police officers have lost their lives in the line of duty, and the government is calling on the public to remember the importance of traffic safety and to respect the rules of the road.