In terms of highway traffic characteristics, the peak departure time in Guangdong Province is expected to occur from 16:00 to 22:00 on June 21 and from 10:00 to 12:00 on June 22; The peak of the return journey will appear from 15:00 to 24:00 on June 24th, and the peak will appear from 18:00 to 23:00. All of them will exhibit characteristics such as converging exit, scattered return, and significant tidal phenomena, and the flow in the popular area will converge. According to analysis, 46 3A level or above scenic spots, internet famous scenic spots, and dragon boat event activity areas in the province during holidays may gather with people and vehicles.
Specifically, regarding the traffic conditions along the way in Guangzhou, Guangzhou traffic police speculate that the peak of the expressway leaving the city will occur from 15:00 to 24:00 on June 21st, from 10:00 to 12:00 on June 22nd, and the peak of the return journey will occur from 15:00 to 20:00 on June 24th. Together, the Guangzhou traffic police announced the sections prone to congestion, including the Guangzhou branch of Shenhai Expressway, South China Expressway, Ring Expressway, Guanfo Expressway, Guang'ao Expressway, etc. The urban road sections that are prone to slow traffic congestion include Yagang South Road, Hanxi West Road, Tianhe Road, Jinshazhou Road, Dayuan Middle Road and Yijing Road. Popular attractions gather at Guangzhou Chimelong Wildlife World, Guangzhou Zoo, Guangzhou Tower, Nansha Tianhou Palace, Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area, Dafu Mountain Forest Park, Lianhua Mountain Scenic Area, etc.
According to the analysis of data from the Dragon Boat Festival holiday in the past three years, Guangzhou traffic police found that traffic incidents often occur in rural areas such as mountainous areas, scenic spots, and parks, with a proportion of over 70% of incidents; During the Dragon Boat Festival, the traffic pressure on highways increased, causing significant damage due to traffic incidents, with over 30% of fatalities caused by incidents.
Traffic violations are an important cause of traffic accidents, "said a person in charge of Guangzhou traffic police. During holidays, residents gather for meals and engage in more folk activities, resulting in the most accidents caused by drunk driving among various types of illegal behaviors; In addition, illegal behaviors such as speeding, failure to adhere to safe driving intervals, and failure to yield according to regulations can cause significant damage.
During the Dragon Boat Festival, Guangzhou traffic police will comprehensively strengthen the management of road traffic safety in Guangzhou by strengthening situation analysis, danger clearance, road surface control, unblocking and ensuring smooth traffic, emergency response, and publicity services, and make every effort to prevent major and special road traffic accidents and severe traffic congestion.
The traffic police department reminds drivers and friends who drive during the Dragon Boat Festival to conduct safety checks on their vehicles before departure, plan their travel routes in advance, adhere to a safe speed and distance when driving on the road, refuse overcrowding, speeding, overloading, and avoid fatigue and drunk driving.