Traffic Police Force celebrates 80th founding anniversary

At the ceremony, the Traffic Police Force was awarded the First-Class Military Exploit Order

Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Public Security Central Party Committee and Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang chaired over the ceremony.

The ceremony saw the presence of Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Ngoc Lam, along with representatives from various units and agencies under the Ministry of Public Security, local police departments, and central agencies, ministries and sectors as well as high-ranking traffic police officers.

Over the past 80 years, the Traffic Police Force has consistently demonstrated absolute loyalty to the Party, State, and People while upholding a high sense of responsibility and closely following the direction of the Public Security Central Party Committee and the Ministry's leadership. 

The force has excellently completed all assigned tasks, achieved numerous exploits and made significant contributions to national security and the maintenance of social order and safety.

With the first and foremost goal of ensuring people's safety and happiness, the Traffic Police Department has proactively conducted research and advised the Party and State on effective strategies for ensuring traffic order and safety. 

In their daily duties, traffic officers and enlistees have braved dangers and hardships, working day and night to direct traffic, clearing congestion, and ensuring smooth and safe travel for the public. Many examples of bravery in protecting bridges, roads, railways and waterways, as well as in fighting crime and rescuing citizens, have been highly praised by the public.

In recent years, the traffic culture has seen marked improvements. The rate of traffic accidents has continuously decreased while the public awareness of complying with traffic laws has improved, and a disciplined, safe and healthy society has been fostered. The Traffic Police Force has also contributed significantly to the country’s successful hosting of major international events and conferences.

For its outstanding achievements, the Party and State rewarded the Traffic Police Force with many prestigious awards, including the Ho Chi Minh Order, the title of "Hero of the People's Armed Forces" for 16 collectives and 11 individuals and hundreds of Military Exploit, Fatherland Protection, Labor and Feat Orders of various classes.

Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Luong Tam Quang commended the outstanding achievements attained by generations of traffic police officers over the past 80 years.

To fulfill its glorious responsibilities in the new revolutionary period, the Minister requested the force to focus on three key tasks. 

First, the Traffic Police should strive to be a key pillar in realizing the Party's goal of building a healthy, disciplined, civilized, and safe Vietnam. The Traffic Police Department should play its role as the "commander of the force," leading the force to create new landmarks and miracles.

Second, the force should shift from "management by command" to "governance based on law and data," taking people's safety as the central motivation for all activities. Proactively prevent violations and propose solutions to minimize risks for commuters.

Third, the Traffic Police Department fully implement digital transformation and build a synchronized, interconnected traffic database. Develop smart surveillance and command systems for handling violations. In the immediate future, ensure security for the 14th National Party Congress and the 2026 Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse).

Minister Luong Tam Quang also emphasized building a clean, strong, regular, elite, and modern force by 2030, while resolutely fostering a positive image of the Traffic Police in the hearts of the people.