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NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo) will jointly with the Hokkaido Police (Hokkaido Police) for the fall national traffic safety campaign period from September 21st (Thursday) to 30th (Saturday). "Autumn National Traffic Safety Campaign Dispatch Ceremony" will be carried out. others, Implementation of traffic safety enlightenment quiz on official X (former Twitter), Traffic safety campaigns and street awareness at the entrances of service areas (SA), parking areas (PA) and interchanges (IC) throughout Hokkaido We will call on customers using Expressway for traffic safety.

1. Implementation content

(1) Autumn nationwide traffic safety campaign dispatch ceremony

For details, refer to the attached sheet [PDF: 314KB]

• Date: September 20, 2020 (Wednesday) 10:00-12:00 (planned)
• Location NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office parking lot, Do-O Expressway (Hokkaido Expressway) Waatsu PA (In-bound /Tomakomai direction)

Roadside police patrol cars and NEXCO EAST patrol cars will be deployed to ensure the safety and security of Expressway in Hokkaido and prevent traffic accidents. This time, we invite members of the Hokkaido Expressway Traffic Safety Council to come and call for safe driving together.
After the dispatch ceremony, the event will move to the E5 Hokkaido Ring Thick PA (In-bound and Tomakomai direction) to distribute novelties to customers using the Expressway and raise awareness on the streets with banners.

• If you would like to be interviewed, please fill out the "Interview Application Form" on the separate sheet and send it by fax.
• In case of stormy weather or an emergency event, it may be canceled or the contents may be changed.

(2) Implementation of traffic safety enlightenment quiz on official X (former Twitter)

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office Official X (formerly Twitter) calls for traffic safety through a quiz on traffic safety. Next page "2. NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office Autumn National Traffic Safety Campaign Key Points", etc., will be asked about points to be aware of when using Expressway, so please use them for safe driving.

(3) Traffic safety campaigns and street awareness at SA/PA and IC

During the period, a traffic safety campaign will be held at SAs/PAs and ICs in Hokkaido, and together with the etiquette character "Manatee", we will encourage customers using Expressway to drive safely.

• In case of stormy weather or an emergency event, it may be canceled or the contents may be changed.

1. On the 23rd (Sat) and 24th (Sun), Hokkaido Expressway Wattsu PA (bottom) will carry out enlightenment activities at the "Hokkaido Highway Show Area," an event that conveys the charm of the region from rest facilities as part of promoting tourism in Hokkaido. To do.

2. NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office Autumn National Traffic Safety Campaign Key Points

1. Early lights on at dusk
   The hot summer has passed and autumn has arrived. As the seasons change, the sun sets earlier each day, so be careful when driving at dusk. Let's try to turn on the lights earlier than in the summer!
   Also, on Expressway that travels at a speed of 100 km/h, it is necessary to quickly detect any abnormalities ahead, so if there are no vehicles ahead or in the oncoming lane, drive with high beams to prevent accidents!
2. Use seatbelts and child restraints in all seats, including the backseat
   The fatality rate for those not wearing seatbelts in traffic accidents on Expressway is about 17 times that for those wearing seatbelts! (2021 Survey by Traffic Accident Analysis Center)
   However, the seatbelt wearing rate on Expressway is 99.6% for the driver's seat and 78.0% for the rear seat, which is still low compared to the driver's seat. (2020 National Police Agency/JAF survey)
   In order to protect important people and precious lives, please be sure to wear seat belts not only in the driver's seat and front passenger's seat, but also in all seats including the back seat, and use a child seat for small children!
3. Prevention of fatal accidents caused by stationary vehicle collisions
   In this fiscal year, the number of fatal accidents due to collisions with stopped vehicles has increased in our jurisdiction. Approximately 30% of fatal accidents in the second half of the previous fiscal year were caused by collisions with stopped vehicles.
   In order to prevent such accidents, if you have to stop your vehicle urgently on Expressway, do not walk around the road. Evacuate to a safe place, such as outside the guardrail, and then report!
   Call 110, emergency phone, or road emergency dial (#9910).
4. Prevention of distracted driving
   In the jurisdiction of the Hokkaido Regional Head Office, there has been an increase in accidents involving contact with wire ropes in the provisional two-lane section due to inattentive driving, and there have also been serious accidents involving vehicles running into the oncoming lane.
   It's easy to get tempted to use your smartphone or car navigation system, but a moment's inattention can lead to a life-long accident, so please don't do it!
5. Prevention of motorcycle accidents
   The hot summer has passed, but the season where motorcycle touring still feels good continues.
   It is difficult for a vehicle to recognize the road shoulder, road side strip, or slipping between cars on a motorcycle, and it is extremely likely that it will lead to a serious accident, so please do not do it!
   Also, while driving, it is very easy to get tired because your whole body is exposed to the wind, so be sure to take frequent breaks and drive safely!

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