Hust Commemorates “World Day for Road Traffic Victims”

To mark “World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims”, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) held multiple activities to spread awareness about traffic safety.

On October 27, 2005, the UN General Assembly designated the third Sunday of November each year as the “World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims”. This year, it falls on Sunday, November 17. 

In line with Plan No. 294/KH-UBATGTQG (October 21, 2024) by the National Traffic Safety Committee and guidelines from the Ministry of Education and Training, HUST has actively contributed to reducing accidents and fostering a culture of road safety. The efforts include raising awareness of traffic laws, promoting accident prevention, and emphasizing the responsibility of authorities.

Notably, in October, the university collaborated with TotalEnergies Vietnam in hosting the “Helmet 4 Life” event. Recent past events include “Joining Hands for Traffic Safety”, “Vietnam Traffic Safety Initiatives”, and the Vehicle Safety Seminar.
 

Under the theme of “Adhering to the Law to Build a Culture of Safe Traffic”, Vietnam marked its 13th year of global remembrance activities. These activities honor victims, support their families, and raise youth awareness about the irreplaceable value of a safe life.

“HUST prioritizes not only academic knowledge but also social values and community responsibility. These efforts aim to drive positive change and contribute to a safer traffic culture,” shared Assoc. Prof. Huynh Dang Chinh, Vice President of HUST.
 

 

Alarming Statistics about Road Traffic Accidents According to the General Statistics Office, Vietnam recorded 19,513 traffic accidents in the first ten months of 2024, resulting in 8,990 fatalities and 14,505 injuries. Compared to the same period last year, the number of accidents increased by 5.7%, fatalities decreased by 8.4%, and injuries rose by 13.9%. On average, the country experienced 64 traffic accidents per day, causing 30 deaths and 48 injuries daily.