Hassan Momeni, head of the country's traffic police, announced on Sunday, March 18, that 110 Iranian citizens died in accidents during the first three days of the implementation of the 'Nowruz Plan' for 1403 on Iran's roads. According to him, during the Nowruz 1403 period, the traffic police will increase their focus on areas within 30 kilometers of cities, as he stated that population density is higher in these areas and the likelihood of drowsy driving to reach destinations is also greater. The head of the traffic police added that during the first 11 months of the current year, 18,500 Iranian citizens lost their lives in road accidents, indicating a continued increase in fatalities compared to previous years. However, some traffic officials in Iran have stated that the actual statistics are estimated to be even higher than the officially announced figures. Momeni noted that during Nowruz 1402, 1,217 citizens also died in road accidents, which was a relatively high figure compared to previous years. While acknowledging that the current traffic violation fines are ineffective, he claimed that increasing these fines would reduce accidents in the country. This claim by the head of the traffic police comes as some experts believe that the high number of road fatalities in Iran is due to the unsafe condition of a significant portion of registered vehicles, the lack of appropriate road standards, and unprofessional oversight of the transportation sector.
Implementation of 'Nowruz Plan' on Iran's Roads; 110 People Killed in Accidents During the First Three Days
During the first three days of the Nowruz Plan in Iran, 110 people died in road accidents, highlighting ongoing safety issues. Traffic police are focusing on high-density areas to reduce fatalities, but experts point to deeper systemic problems in vehicle safety and road standards. This situation underscores the urgent need for reform in Iran's traffic safety measures.
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📰 What Happened
During the first three days of the Nowruz Plan, 110 people died in road accidents in Iran, prompting concerns about traffic safety. The traffic police are focusing on high-density areas to mitigate fatalities, but systemic issues in vehicle safety and road standards persist.
- 110 fatalities occurred in the first three days of the Nowruz Plan.
- 18,500 Iranian citizens died in road accidents in the first 11 months of the current year.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has one of the highest rates of road traffic fatalities in the world, often attributed to poor vehicle safety standards and inadequate road infrastructure.
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