Traffic safety education for nearly 500 college students

On November 3, at Mien Dong College in Dong Nai Province, Traffic Police Team No. 4 under the Dong Nai Provincial Police's Traffic Police Department, in coordination with Dong Phu Commune Police and Honda Binh Phuc, organized a traffic safety education session for nearly 500 students.

The session focused on electric bicycles and electric motorbikes. Traffic police officers provided guidance on key provisions of the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, analyzed common causes of traffic accidents, introduced traffic signs, and highlighted frequent violations among students, along with the corresponding penalties.

Traffic safety education for students. Photo: Nhu Nam

Captain Nguyen Thanh Duy, Head of Traffic Police Team No. 4, said that the trend of students and young people modifying electric vehicles to increase speed has become increasingly complex, posing serious safety risks.

“The technical specifications of electric bicycles provided by manufacturers typically allow a maximum speed of 25–35 km/h. When modified, components such as frames, braking systems, and engines may not withstand high speeds, leading to loss of control and severe accidents. In addition, replacing engines or upgrading batteries without meeting safety standards can overload the electrical system, cause battery fires or explosions, or result in sudden breakdowns while in operation,” Captain Duy noted.

Recently, traffic police have stepped up inspections and taken strict action against illegally modified electric vehicles, while coordinating with relevant authorities to thoroughly shut down workshops that modify vehicles for students. They also actively monitor social media platforms such as Facebook and Zalo to promptly detect and prevent groups of young people from gathering to modify or race vehicles illegally.

Beyond legal education, the program titled “Traffic Safety for the Smile of Tomorrow” was designed to be dynamic and engaging, featuring a variety of games, traffic law quizzes, and safe driving demonstrations, helping students access knowledge in a practical and relatable way.

Students take part in the traffic safety program. Photo: Nhu Nam

From the school’s perspective, Ha Duy Khanh, Deputy Head of the Student Affairs Office at Mien Dong College, said that the activity helped raise students’ awareness of complying with traffic regulations, contributing to positive changes in both attitudes and behavior.

Le Nguyen Viet Anh, a student from the Faculty of Economics, shared: “The safe driving demonstrations and interactive games made learning about traffic laws more enjoyable and easier to understand.”

By Dao Bang – Translated by Thuc Oanh, Minho