Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh speaks at the ceremony on December 28, 2019, in Hanoi. (Photo: VGP/Le Son)

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh said this traffic safety year will have the theme on “No drinking and driving” with a goal of reducing up to 10% of traffic cases as well as number of casualties. He urged related agencies to carry out more communication and education campaigns to ensure traffic safety ahead, during and after the Lunar New Year, focusing on the Law on Preventing Alcohol's Harmful Effect, which will take effect on January 1^st. He also called for speeding up works on upgrading or maintenance of traffic infrastructure to ensure smooth traffic for people to welcome the new lunar year and attend spring festivals.