Recently, large truck rollover accidents have been frequent on national highways. According to statistics from the Expressway Bureau, a total of 10 large truck rollover accidents occurred on national highways from January to March, which has greatly affected driving safety and traffic order. Drivers are urged to drive carefully, especially when driving on ramps. Please obey the speed limit and drive slowly to ensure the safety of others and yourself.
The High Power Bureau explained that large trucks are difficult to control due to their high center of gravity, and the braking time and distance required at high speeds are long. In addition, there are many blind spots in the line of sight and the loading of cargo affects the stability of the vehicle. If you do not drive according to the speed limit, Or when faced with an emergency, an overturning accident may occur. Since the road alignment of the ramp is mostly curved, the risk of accidents will be greatly increased.
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The High Power Bureau pointed out that on March 22, a cement ready-mix truck overturned at the eastbound Dazhu exit of National Highway 2. Although no one was injured, the ramp had to be closed for towing, which took about 3.5 hours to clear, causing traffic congestion. About 1 kilometer away. On April 16, a container truck overturned due to excessive speed at the Zhentou Interchange on National Highway 2 Jiadong, causing injuries to the driver. It took about 4 hours to eliminate the problem. On April 17, a container truck overturned on National Highway 4 East. 8.6 kilometers away, a gravel truck was suspected of improper operation. It collided with itself in front of the exit ramp and ran off the slope, causing injuries to the driver. It took about 4 hours to eliminate it. This shows that once a large truck overturns, it will take a lot of time to recover. ruled out and normal traffic resumed. The High Commissioner stated that according to Article 30, Item 1, Paragraph 2 of the “Road Traffic Management Punishment Regulations”, if the goods carried in the car leak, scatter, fall off, fall off or have a foul smell, the driver of the car may be fined not less than 3,000 yuan but not more than 18,000 yuan. A fine of not more than RMB 100,000 shall be imposed and ordered to make corrections or be prohibited from passing; Article 33, Paragraph 1, Paragraph 11 of the same Ordinance stipulates that if a car is driving on a highway or expressway and fails to cover or bundle the installed goods in accordance with the regulations, the driver of the car shall be fined 3,000 RMB More than 6,000 yuan and a fine of 6,000 yuan or more. In addition, according to the “Charging Points for the Disposal of Scattered Objects on National Highways”, the fee for disposal of scattered objects on the lane or road shoulder is NT$3,000 per lane and every half hour. The High Power Bureau calls on trucks to load goods evenly, cover them tightly, bundle them securely and not overload them to prevent goods from being scattered on the road or affecting vehicle control in an emergency. In addition, drivers should develop a good habit of abiding by the speed limit; they must pay special attention when driving on roundabouts, and should slow down to the prescribed speed limit early and appropriately; at the same time, pay attention to the dynamics in front of the car at all times, and do not drive distracted or fatigued to maintain safety. Driving safety.
