More than 40 people have died in road accidents since the beginning of December. Most of them are pedestrians who do not comply with the rules for pedestrians, thereby plunging motorists in trouble.
The widespread rains in the northern provinces also contributed to more accidents.
In spite of the dramatically increased fuel prices from midnight, the significant holiday exodus will be expected soon.
The head of the Road Traffic Management organization believes that traffic officials are entitled to keep the death rate lower this holiday. Apparently, traffic officers were instructed to act strictly against lawlessness on the roads. It is known, however, that traffic officials can even be bought with “a cool drink” to let reckless motorists escape.
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