Pupils join traffic safety program

On June 3^rd, in Cam Pha city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, the National Traffic Safety Committee (NTSC) launched a traffic safety program for pupils and their parents during the summer festival.

According to NTSC Vice President Khuat Viet Hung, the program aims to raise understanding and awareness of obeying traffic safety laws among pupils and parents, disseminate skills in safely controlling vehicles, helping to minimise traffic accidents involving school aged youngsters, especially during summer.

On this occasion, Honda Vietnam awarded 1,000 helmets for pupils in Le Hong Phong primary school and worked with the FPT Company to give 1,000 others to pupils and residents on Co To island. In addition, the search and rescue centre under the Vietnam Maritime Administration presented 100 lifebuoys and other medical equipment for fishermen on Co To island.

The program will continue across the country.

NTSC Vice President Khuat Viet Hung launches the program.

Pupils in Le Hong Phong primary school at the launching ceremony.

Quang Ninh provincial leaders present helmets for schools.

Mr Khuat Viet Hung awards presents for a pupil who won a special prize in a traffic safety competition.

Honda Vietnam staff gives instructions on how to properly wear helmets.

Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Hong Truong instructs pupils to tighten helmets’ straps.

Mr Nguyen Hong Truong talks about traffic safety plans with press agencies.