We will carry out a spring traffic safety campaign in the Kanto region
-To protect lives Wear seat belts in all seats! ~
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- We will carry out a spring traffic safety campaign in the Kanto region
2019 April 25
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Kanto Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Kanto Regional Head Office (Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture) has a Expressway traffic police force and a Expressway traffic safety council during the spring national traffic safety campaign from May 11 (Sat) to May 20 (Mon). We will carry out the "Spring Traffic Safety Campaign" in the service areas within the jurisdiction jointly with related organizations such as.
In this spring's traffic safety campaign, we will distribute pamphlets about traffic safety and driving etiquette to patrons using Expressway, display patrol cars and motorcycles, and experience the ignition of flaming cylinders.
Road safety campaign overview
【Implementation period】
From Saturday, May 11, 2019 to Monday, May 20, 2019
- Of these, the day when we aim for zero traffic accident deaths: May 20 (Monday)
【Venue】
Conducted at rest facilities under the jurisdiction of NEXCO EAST Kanto Regional Head Office
- Please refer to the attached sheet [PDF: 53KB] for details such as location and date.
State of implementation last year
- The content of implementation varies depending on each campaign.
Beforehand Attachment [PDF: 53KB] Please check the campaign contents before visiting. - The campaign may be canceled or the time may be changed due to the weather on the day of the event.
Please note.
Five important themes this time! !
- Wear seat belts in all seats!
- Are there "lost items" on the Expressway? Check your shipment before you leave and during breaks!
- Preventing dozing driving! Take an early break at the break facility
- In the event of an emergency at Expressway, be sure to give a "signal to the following vehicle", "evacuate to a safe place" and "report"!
- Prevention of motorcycle accidents! Drive at a safe speed without slipping through
1. Wear seat belts in all seats!
Last year, NEXCO EAST Kanto Regional Head Office At Expressway in the jurisdiction, a seat belt was not worn and it was released outside the car, resulting in a fatal accident. Historical data show that the fatality rate for non-seatbelts is About 14 times It also extends (see the figure below). In addition, in the case of traffic accident fatalities in 2017, such as Expressway (including designated voluntary roads) About 30% However, those who do not wear seat belts (see the figure below).
Since seat belts are directly linked to life, Wearing all the driver's seat, passenger seat and rear seat Be thorough.
2. Check your shipment before departure and during breaks!
NEXCO EAST The number of falling objects in Expressway in the tube is About 100,000 cases per year It is occurring (right figure). Especially throughout the year The number of properties falling in early spring is increasing.
On Expressway where cars drive at 100 km / h, the risk of accidents due to falling objects is high, and in some cases, death may result.
Falling objects are the responsibility of the owner. When you go out, be sure to confirm that the load is firmly fixed, and also to check the state of the load when you take a break in the service area.
3. Prevent drowsy driving! Take an early break at the break facility
Expressway, unconsciously focus your gaze on a point in front of you, and as a result, your attention is reduced. Dozing driving / Ambush driving There is a risk of falling into.
If you feel a little drowsiness or tiredness while driving on the Expressway, do not overdo it and rest at the nearest rest facility. During the break, take a nap, refresh yourself with a drink, or do some light exercises to relax your body. If you feel tired, take an early break!
4. In case of emergency on the Expressway, be sure to give a "signal to the following vehicle", "evacuate to a safe place" and "report"!
NEXCO EAST Kanto Regional Head Office At Expressway in the jurisdiction, There is a collision accident with a stopped vehicle. Expressway is a very dangerous space where cars travel at 100km / h. If you are unavoidably on the main line or on the shoulder due to an accident or breakdown, you may get caught in an unexpected accident if you act as if you were on a normal road.
If you need to get out of the car on an Expressway due to an accident and breakdown, first Hazard lamp Turn on and signal the following vehicle. After the stop Flares or Stop display equipment (triangle display board) Let's give a further signal with. Stop display equipment (triangle display board) has a "display obligation" when stopping on a Expressway. Be sure to carry it with you just in case.
And all drivers and passengers should pay attention to the passing vehicles, Make sure that you can evacuate, such as outside the guardrail, and evacuate quickly to a safe place. please. The inside of the car is not a safe area. There was an accident in which the car was hit by a following car and lost its life.
If you evacuate to a safe place, 110th, emergency telephone, road emergency dial #9910 Please report by either.
5. Prevent motorcycle accidents! Drive at a safe speed without slipping through
Unlike automobiles, motorcycles are easily affected by the weather such as rain and wind, and there is nothing to protect the body in the event of an accident, so even a small accident will lead to a serious accident. Unfortunately, 2018 7 fatal accidents involving motorcycles (NEXCO EAST Kanto Regional Head Office jurisdiction) has occurred, and 7 precious lives have been lost.
When riding a Expressway, speed Is conservative, Inter-vehicular distance Let's take enough. Also, if you slip through a shoulder or between cars Unreasonable overtaking run Please stop because it is very dangerous.
On the other hand, motorcycles are likely to enter the blind spots of automobiles, so we ask all automobile drivers to exercise caution when changing lanes.
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