To resolve and handle traffic accidents when traffic police patrol and control in Vietnam

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To resolve and handle traffic accidents when traffic police patrol and control in Vietnam

The contents mentioned in Circular 32/2023/TT-BCA are the tasks, powers, forms, contents, and procedures for patrolling, controlling, and handling administrative violations of road traffic of the Traffic Police promulgated by the Minister of Public Security, taking effect on September 15, 2023.

Thus, resolve and handle traffic accidents; traffic jams; road incidents; Vehicle fire and explosion incidents on the roads are as follows:

(1) Resolve and handle traffic accidents

The Traffic Police Team is in charge of patrolling and controlling, directly detecting or receiving information about traffic accidents, or being assigned by unit leaders to the scene of traffic accidents; they must urgently deploy forces to the scene and perform the duties of Traffic Police officers according to regulations of the Ministry of Public Security on assignment of responsibilities and coordination of relationships in the investigation and resolution of traffic accidents; the road traffic accident investigation and resolution process of the Traffic Police force.

(2) Resolve traffic congestion

- In case the traffic jam is not serious and has a narrow scope, the Head of the Traffic Police Team assigns specific tasks to each Team member to guide, regulate, and command traffic to clear the jam. In cases of necessity, coordinate with the road management agency and local authorities to resolve;

- In case of serious traffic congestion affecting traffic activities on a large scale, the Head of the Traffic Police Team shall preliminary determine the cause of the congestion and assign Team members to provide guidance, regulate, and direct traffic to reduce congestion; notify and coordinate with relevant agencies, units, and localities to organize traffic diversion and regulation remotely; and promptly report to unit leaders and local authorities to mobilize and strengthen coordination forces to resolve the problem.

(3) Resolve road problems

- Place sign number 245a "Go slowly" or sign number 245b (for foreign routes); Arrange officers to guide traffic regulation;

- Notify road management, operation, and maintenance units to deploy forces to implement remedial and repair measures to ensure smooth and safe traffic;

- Notify and coordinate with relevant agencies, units, and localities to organize traffic diversion and regulation remotely.

(4) Resolve vehicle fire and explosion incidents on the road

- Place sign number 245a "Go slowly" or sign number 245b (for foreign routes);

- Report fires, incidents, and traffic accidents with people trapped in vehicles on the road to the Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue Police force in the area where the fire occurred at the phone number 114;

- Organize rescue and emergency escape for people sitting in the vehicle; Organize first aid for victims (if any);

- Use firefighting, rescue vehicles, and equipment on patrol and control vehicles; Mobilize firefighting, rescue equipment, and means of vehicles circulating on the road or of neighboring individuals and organizations according to regulations for firefighting, rescue, and recovery;

- Participate in performing tasks as requested by firefighting and rescue commanders;

- Regulate and divide traffic flow to avoid traffic jams.

Duong Chau Thanh

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