Consolidated Document number 09/VBHN-BCA detailing certain provisions and measures for implementing the Law on Fire Prevention and Combating and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Fire Prevention and Combating.

CIRCULAR

REGULATIONS ON THE PROCEDURE FOR INVESTIGATING AND SETTLING RAILWAY TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS BY TRAFFIC POLICE FORCES

Circular No. 34/2018/TT-BCA dated October 15, 2018, issued by the Minister of Public Security on the procedure for investigating and settling railway traffic accidents by traffic police forces, effective from December 1, 2018, was amended and supplemented by:

Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security to amend and supplement certain articles of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, effective from March 1, 2025.

Pursuant to the Criminal Code 2015 (amended in 2017);

Pursuant to the Criminal Procedure Code 2015;

Pursuant to the Law on the Organization of Criminal Investigation Agencies 2015;

Pursuant to the Railway Law 2017;

Pursuant to the Law on Handling Administrative Violations 2012;

BASED ON THE LAW ON TRAFFIC ON ROADS 2008;

Pursuant to the Law on People's Police 2014;

Pursuant to the Law on Expropriation of Property 2008;

Pursuant to Decree No. 01/2018/NĐ-CP dated August 6, 2018 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Public Security;

At the proposal of the Director of the Traffic Police Corps,

The Minister of Public Security issues this Circular on the procedure for investigating and settling railway traffic accidents by traffic police forces.^[1]

Chapter I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular stipulates the principles, procedures for investigating and settling railway traffic accidents by traffic police forces.

Article 2. Applicability

1. Officers and non-commissioned officers of the Traffic Police Force and other related public security forces.

2. Public security units and localities.

3. Other relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Article 3. Principles for Investigating and Settling Railway Traffic Accidents

1. Compliance with the provisions of this Circular and other relevant laws.

2. Ensuring promptness, timeliness, accuracy, objectivity, comprehensiveness, and avoiding overlap.

3. Not to abuse the work of investigating and settling railway traffic accidents to infringe upon the interests of the State, the rights, and legitimate interests of organizations and individuals.

Article 4. Forms Used in the Work of Settling Railway Traffic Accidents^[2]

1. Forms used in the work of investigating and settling railway traffic accidents shall be implemented in accordance with the Government's regulations on forms used in administrative penalty proceedings, the Minister of Public Security's regulations on forms, documents, and records for criminal investigations, and the forms prescribed in Clause 2 of this Article.

2. The following forms are attached to this Circular:

a) Record of railway traffic accident incidents (Form No. 01/TNDS);

b) Incident report (Form No. 02/TNDS);

c) Report on determining technical standards of railways, level crossings, shared bridges, bridges, tunnels, and matters related to railway traffic accidents (Form No. 03/TNDS);

d) Request for forensic examination and asset valuation (Form No. 04/TNDS);

đ) Decision on assigning investigators, verifiers, and settlement of railway traffic accidents (Form No. 05/TNDS);

e) Plan for investigating, verifying, and settling railway traffic accidents (Form No. 06/TNDS);

g) On-site investigation record of railway traffic accidents (Form No. 07/TNDS);

h) Diagram of the scene of railway traffic accidents (Form No. 08/TNDS);

i) Report on the results of on-site investigation of railway traffic accidents (Form No. 09/TNDS);

k) Inspection record of vehicles involved in railway traffic accidents (Form No. 10/TNDS);

l) Report proposing solutions and settlement of railway traffic accidents (Form No. 11/TNDS);

m) Record of traces on the bodies of victims (Form No. 12/TNDS);

n) Diagram of positions and injuries on the bodies of victims (Form No. 13/TNDS);

o) Notification of investigation, verification, and settlement results of railway traffic accidents (Form No. 14/TNDS);

p) Settlement record of railway traffic accidents (Form No. 15/TNDS);

q) Plan to reconstruct the scene of railway traffic accidents (Form No. 16/TNDS);

r) Statement record (Form No. 17/TNDS).

Chapter II. PROCEDURE FOR INVESTIGATING AND SETTLING RAILWAY TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

Mục 1. PROCEDURE FOR INVESTIGATING RAILWAY TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

Article 5. Receiving Reports

1. Personnel receiving reports on railway traffic accidents must inquire thoroughly and record in the Accident Log the following information:

a) The name, address, and telephone number (if available) of the person reporting the incident;

b) The time of receiving the report and the location where the incident occurred;

c) Initial casualties regarding persons (number of deaths, number of injuries); means of transport (road, rail), railway equipment, and other property (if applicable);

d) If the reporter is an employee of the railway sector, additional inquiries must be made about actions taken at the scene (emergency medical care for victims, securing the scene); related information about the railway traffic accident, the form of the accident: derailment, collision, locomotive derailment, car derailment, train collision with other traffic means, obstacles, train collision with pedestrians; train markings, train chief, locomotive driver, assistant driver;

đ) The name, address, and telephone number of individuals involved or those who know about the occurrence of the railway traffic accident (if applicable);

e) Other relevant information about the railway traffic accident (if applicable).

2. Immediately upon receiving a report as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article, personnel receiving the report must inform the unit's direct command leader to direct the investigation and resolution according to regulations.

Article 6. Handling Reports

1.^[3] Upon receiving a report on a railway traffic accident, the Traffic Police Department must notify the Traffic Police Division and dispatch personnel to the scene to coordinate in providing emergency medical care to victims, securing the scene, protecting victims' property, and identifying witnesses.

2.^[4] Upon receiving a report on a railway traffic accident, the Traffic Police Division must dispatch personnel to the scene to handle, investigate, and resolve the matter within its authority. In cases falling under Clause 3 of this Article, coordination in providing emergency medical care to victims, securing the scene, protecting property, and identifying witnesses shall be carried out.

3.^[5] In cases where a railway traffic accident exhibits any of the following signs of consequences: death at the scene, death during transportation to medical facilities, death while being treated, risk of death; severe injuries such as crushed, mangled, severed limbs; head trauma; three or more people with broken limbs or there is evidence of bodily harm with a disability rate of 61% or higher or evidence of property damage exceeding 100 million VND, then Traffic Police Division personnel must report to the Division Chief to immediately transfer the case to the Provincial Public Security Investigation Agency with jurisdiction for resolution.

4. The Public Security agencies specified in Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article, when receiving a report on a railway traffic accident, must notify the Vietnam Railway Corporation^[6] to coordinate in investigating and resolving the matter according to regulations.^[7] Article 7. Immediate Actions at the Scene

5.^[8] (Repealed)

When arriving at the scene, Traffic Police personnel must perform the following tasks:

1. Organizing emergency medical care for victims:

a) Observing the scene to identify dangers such as fire, explosion, toxic substances, or other threats to human life and health, and organizing appropriate rescue operations;

b) Checking the number of fatalities and injured, promptly informing the nearest healthcare facility or the Emergency Center 115 to organize emergency medical care for victims. If victims remain on the road, their positions must be marked, and preliminary first aid provided before transportation; if using vehicles involved in the accident for transportation to medical facilities, the positions of the vehicles and traces on them must be marked.

2. If the scene is reached and victims have already been transported for medical care, information about their identity and condition must be verified, and measures for resolution proposed.

If the victim has died, their position must be maintained and covered; if located in a position causing traffic congestion, marking the position, taking photographs, and moving the body to an appropriate location must be done.

3. Notifying insurance companies of the railway traffic accident if the person or vehicle was insured; checking alcohol levels or stimulants in the drivers involved in the accident according to the law. If the vehicle involved in the accident may cause traffic congestion, its position and traces must be marked, and it must be moved to an appropriate location for protection.

4. Determining the main scene, delineating the area, securing the scene, and protecting victims' property and goods on the vehicle involved in the accident:

a) For locomotive or car derailments, the secured scene is the position of the locomotive or car after the accident and the railway section from the stopping point of the locomotive or car to the starting point of the derailment and from the starting point of the derailment back towards the direction of the train movement for 100 meters (m) to 300 meters (m);

b) For train collisions (head-on, rear-end, side) within stations or sections, the secured scene is the area where the two railway vehicles collided and their stopping points after the accident;

c) For train collisions with road vehicles within the safe traffic zone, the secured scene is the area where the accident occurred;

d) For broken rails, the secured scene is the area where the accident occurred;

đ) If hazardous chemicals, poisons, explosives, or flammable materials are carried on the train, the positions of the cars carrying these materials must be quickly identified; simultaneously, the railway sector must move these cars outside the scene, residential areas, and ensure safety (photographs must be taken before moving the cars);

e) Securing the scene within the determined boundaries.

5. Directing road traffic (if necessary). In cases where the accident causes traffic congestion, measures for resolution must be reported and proposed to the leadership of the unit and related units where the accident occurred.

Mobilizing civilian personnel, means, and equipment in urgent situations

6.^[9] Huy động người, phương tiện, thiết bị dân sự trong trường hợp cấp bách ||| Mobilizing individuals, means, and civil equipment in emergency situations

In cases of emergency to transport victims for urgent medical care, to pursue criminals, to chase down individuals who flee after causing railway traffic accidents, to rescue, salvage, extinguish fires, or other urgent tasks to ensure social order and safety, the right to mobilize civilian personnel, means, and equipment shall be carried out in accordance with Article 68 of the Road Traffic Safety Law 2024.

7.^[10] (Repealed)

8.^[11] Responsibilities for performing the tasks stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of this Article:

a) In cases where railway traffic accidents not covered by Point 3 of Clause 6 of this Circular fall under the responsibility of the Traffic Police Department for investigation and resolution if it is determined that the accident may involve criminal offenses as defined in Articles 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, and 281 of the Criminal Code 2015 (amended in 2017), officers from the Traffic Police Department shall report to the Head of the Department to carry out investigative duties and powers according to Article 38 of the Organization Law of Investigative Agencies 2015 (amended in 2021) and Article 40 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2015 (amended in 2021).

b) For railway traffic accidents not falling under the circumstances specified in point a of this clause, the Head of the Traffic Police Department shall assign Traffic Police officers meeting the standards to conduct investigations, verifications, and resolutions in accordance with this Circular.

9.^[12] During the process of investigating, verifying, and resolving railway traffic accidents, if there are injured persons undergoing treatment who subsequently die, or if there is a basis to determine that the cause of death is due to the railway traffic accident, Traffic Police Department officers shall report to the Head of the Department to transfer the case to the competent Investigation Agency of the Provincial Public Security Organs for investigation and resolution.

Article 8. Preparation for Examination of the Accident Site

1. Accepting tasks from the site protection unit.

2. Determining the scope of the accident site; the positions of victims, objects, vehicles, traces; assessing whether the scene remains intact or has been disturbed.

3. Selecting examination methods; determining the direction of examination appropriately; identifying reference points (landmarks) and standard rail edges to locate victims, objects, vehicles, and traces. Reference points must be stable in position, easily recognizable, and convenient for measurement and sketching of the accident site.

4. Checking the tools, equipment, and devices used for the examination of the accident site.

Article 9. ^[13]Examination of the Accident Site

1. Examining related vehicles, documents, objects, electronic data, and traces at the scene.

2. Marking the natural sequential positions of all victims, vehicles, objects, and relevant traces based on the direction of examination or reference points (landmarks) at the scene.

Easily changing or deforming traces must be collected and preserved immediately such as bloodstains, hair, fibers, fuel, oil, and other organic chemical traces.

3. Taking photographs of the overall scene, partial scenes, victims, vehicles, objects, and relevant traces; recording video footage (if available). When compiling photo records, they must be arranged with serial numbers and captions.

4. Measuring and drawing a diagram of the accident scene; when measuring and drawing the diagram, consistent symbols and units of measurement must be used.

5. Collecting and preserving objects and vehicles (if any), recording traces, and taking comparative samples in accordance with the law.

6. Preparing an accident scene examination record. The accident scene examination record must be consistent with the scene diagram and photo records. The content of the record must include full details of the time, location, participants in the examination; the condition of the scene before examination, weather and lighting conditions during the examination, the examination process, specifically as follows:

a) Describing the scene such as: the railway section where the accident occurred (inside the station or between stations); characteristics and shape of the railway section (flat or inclined, straight or curved, obstructed or unobstructed view); signaling system; obstacles on the railway; intersections with roads and characteristics of the road;

b) Recording the natural sequential numbering of the positions of victims, objects, vehicles, and traces;

c) Recording the identification of reference points (landmarks) at the accident site and the direction of examination;

d) Describing the positions and characteristics of victims, objects, vehicles, and traces on the scene in sequence;

đ) Recording the specific quantities of objects, vehicles, and traces found and collected, and comparative samples (if any);

e) Recording the process of drawing the scene diagram and photographing the scene, recording video footage (if available).

7. Completing the examination of the accident site:

c) Approving and signing the Traffic Accident Scene Examination Report and the Traffic Accident Scene Diagram.

c) Approving and signing the Record of the Scene Examination and the Diagram of the Accident Scene;

c) Approving and signing the accident scene examination record, the scene diagram.

Article 10. ^[14]Examination of the Locomotive

1. Recording the locomotive number, seizing the locomotive logbook, locomotive documents, and professional certificates of the train driver and assistant driver. Seizure shall be carried out in accordance with the law.^[15].

2. Examining the driver's cabin:

a) Checking the position and status of the control lever, reversing lever, brake lever (large brake, small brake, hand brake); readings of the instruments (speedometer, main air reservoir pressure gauge, brake pipe pressure gauge, lubricating oil pressure gauge, coolant temperature gauge). The air pressure gauge must be carefully checked against its calibration seal;

b) Checking the horn, anti-sleeping system, lighting system, sanding system, and tail signal equipment^[16].

3. Inspecting, temporarily seizing, and sealing the black box. If the locomotive is overturned and non-operational, the driver's cabin shall be sealed. Temporary seizure and sealing of the black box and driver's cabin shall be carried out in accordance with the law.^[17].

4. Examining the steering gear:

a) Identifying the first axle that has left the track, focusing on examining the steering gear with that axle. If the first axle that has left the track cannot be identified, then all axles must be examined.

b) Inspect the dual wheels, measure the wheel gauge, measure the height and thickness of the wheel flange, examine the paint marks between the axle and the wheel rim, the tread, and the rolling surface to identify technical issues; detect unusual marks on the wheel flange, axle, and rolling surface. In the case of the three-axle locomotive type with a steering gear on a single steering frame, check the distance between the axles and the deviation of the steering gear hub; determine the longitudinal clearance of the U-joint at the end of the wheel axle;

c) Measure the height of the spring system, inspect the belt, the spring hanger, the spring leaves, and the air bladder.

5. Check the length and angle of the hydraulic shock absorber; the position and status of the electric traction motor, the transmission gear box between the electric traction motor and the wheel shaft; pay attention to burnt smells from the electric traction motor and the bearings to detect fire incidents in these parts.

6. Examine the braking system:

a) Check the operation of the air pump, the safety valve of the main air reservoir, the air pipe system, the air shut-off valves, and the state of the brake cylinder piston;

b) Inspect the appearance of the braking system, the brake shoe bracket, the brake shoe hanger, the brake shoe support, the brake lever, and the brake disc;

c) Check the number and measure the thickness of the brake shoes and brake pads; examine the marks and color on the surface of the brake shoes;

d) Check the operation of the sand discharge system; inspect the marks on the bumper.

7. Check the mounting brackets, supports, couplings, coupling release levers, sweep angle, upper gap, and the distance from the rail surface to the center of the knuckle pin according to the provisions of Clauses 4, 6, and 7 of Article 10 of this Circular.

8. Prepare a detailed inspection report for the locomotive that records the entire inspection process; review and sign the report.

Article 11. ^[18]Inspection of passenger carriages

1. Record the carriage number, weight, load, height, length, width, time and place of regular maintenance (marked on the carriage side), goods transported in the carriage (if any).

2. Inspect the carriage body: determine the condition of the goods in the carriage (quantity, volume, and stacking condition); determine the tilt of the carriage body; the connection and operation status between the buffers; if it is a self-unloading carriage, determine the position of the carriage body control handle and the locking status of the control handle.

3. Inspect the steering gear, braking system, mounting brackets, supports, couplings, coupling release levers, sweep angle, upper gap, and the distance from the rail surface to the center of the knuckle pin according to the provisions of Clauses 4, 6, and 7 of Article 10 of this Circular.

4. Inspect the R-T lever position of the braking system; handrails, gangways, steps, grab handles; goods in the carriage: type of goods, quantity, weight, stacking method, and securing of goods. In cases where a train runs away due to loss of braking capability, check the status of the brakes, manual braking systems on the carriages, and may test the brakes according to the Railway Law.

5. Inspect the electrical system of the passenger carriage: cable connections between carriages; location of electrical wires, insulation capability of the wires; phenomena of voltage leakage.

6. Prepare a detailed inspection report for the carriage that records the entire inspection process; review and sign the report.

Article 12. ^[19]Taking statements from railway staff

1. Depending on the specific incident, take statements from railway staff related to the accident, such as: Train drivers, assistant drivers, train conductors, station dispatchers, shunting supervisors, carriage attendants, level crossing guards, bridge or tunnel patrolmen; when inspecting certain equipment or facilities, take statements from the managers and users of those equipment or facilities.

2. The statement record must clearly indicate the date, month, year, and location of the statement; the name, position of the person recording the statement; the name, address, occupation of the railway staff, their actions before, during, and after the accident, the course of events, and the cause of the accident. If the accident involves railway safety equipment, signaling equipment, locomotives, or carriages, the statement should focus on the shift-taking, shift-ending procedures, and operational activities of the users, managers, and repair personnel.

Article 13. ^[20]Taking statements from victims or other relevant persons involved in the accident

1. The statement record of the victim and other relevant persons involved in the accident must clearly indicate the date, month, year, and location of the statement; the name, position of the person recording the statement; the name, address, occupation of the persons whose statements are being taken. The content of the statement must clarify the course of events, the cause of the accident, and the injuries caused by the accident.

2. In cases where the injured person is seriously injured or may die, statements must be taken immediately; questions should be concise and clear.

In cases where the victim is too seriously injured to speak, a record of this situation must be made.

Article 14. ^[21]Taking statements from witnesses

1. The statement record of the witness must clearly indicate the date, month, year, and location of the statement; the name, position of the person recording the statement; the name, address, occupation of the witness; the time, date, month, year, and location of the accident, traffic density; the content of the statement must clarify the following matters:

a) Determine the capacity of the witness to act, the relationship between the witness and the parties involved in the accident;

b) The position and distance of the witness from the accident site, weather conditions, lighting at the time of the accident, how they became aware of the accident;

c) The direction of movement of the parties involved in the accident (people and vehicles);

d) The section of the road and speed, handling operations of the vehicle operator before, during, and after the accident;

đ) The reactions of the parties involved before the accident;

e) The positions of the vehicles, people, and objects after the accident, whether these positions have been changed; if there has been any change or movement, who did it and why;

g) The external manifestation of the psychological state of the person causing the accident (the influence of stimulants, alcohol, physical health);

h) Other factors related to the accident that they know about, who else knows about the occurrence of the accident.

2. When necessary,^[22] organize for the witness to reenact the scene to verify the objectivity and authenticity of the statement. The reenactment shall be carried out in accordance with the law.^[23].

3. In cases where statements from witnesses cannot be taken immediately at the scene, the officers taking statements must record information about the place of residence, workplace, place of study, and contact phone number (if available) of the witness, then proceed to their residence, workplace, or place of study, or invite them to the nearest police station or People's Committee office to take their statements. For individuals under 18 years old, when taking statements, there must be a representative or a person protecting the legitimate rights and interests of that individual present and signing on the record.

4. In cases involving multiple witnesses to an accident, they must^[24] be selected for statements based on those with sufficient grounds for verification.

Article 15. Other activities related to collecting evidence in connection with accidents

1.^[25] The temporary detention of items, means of transport, licenses, and certificates of practice of road vehicle drivers related to railway traffic accidents shall be carried out in accordance with Article 125 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations 2012 (amended and supplemented in 2020) and other relevant provisions.

In cases where relevant documents related to persons and means of transport have been integrated into electronic identification cards or electronic identity accounts on the National Identification Application, when temporarily detaining documents, traffic police shall carry out the temporary detention of documents in an electronic environment.

The handling of items, means of transport, licenses, and certificates of practice of drivers related to railway traffic accidents shall be carried out in accordance with Article 126 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations 2012 (amended and supplemented in 2020) and other relevant provisions.

2. Inspection of road vehicles involved in railway traffic accidents: the inspection of road vehicles involved in railway traffic accidents shall be carried out in accordance with the Circular of the Minister of Public Security on the investigation and resolution of road traffic accidents by traffic police forces.

3. Examination of marks on the bodies of victims:

a) Marks on the bodies of victims must be meticulously recorded (detailed description in the record, photographs). If the victim is female, a female officer must participate in examining the injuries and there must be a witness of the same gender;

b) If the victim is taken to the emergency room, certificates of injury, medical records of treatment due to the accident, or results of requests for forensic assessment of bodily injury rates must be collected;

c) If the victim does not go to the emergency room but requests a forensic assessment of bodily injury rates, the provisions of point a of this clause must be implemented and a report submitted to the competent authority to request the forensic agency to conduct the assessment in accordance with the law.

4. Determination of technical standards of the railway track related to the accident:

a) The first derailment point or the first accident point;

b) Technical inspection of the railway track within a range of 100 meters to 300 meters, starting from the first derailment point or the accident point opposite the direction of train travel, measuring every 3 meters and recording data on distance and leveling; if the accident occurs on a curve, the rail name must be checked to determine the degree of curvature of the curve;

c) Inspection of the quantity and quality of railway equipment and accessories: rails, rail joint gaps, sleepers, misalignments, connecting parts, ballast, and the degree of connection between them. If there are gaps between connections, they must be specifically measured, especially the gap between the rail and the sleeper, the gap between the underside of the sleeper and the upper layer of ballast, the gap between the cramp bolts and the rail base; note any marks on the rails, sleepers, and accessories;

d) Collecting marks: In cases of derailment of locomotives or carriages caused by obstacles on the railway track (cramp nails, stones) or equipment falling off the locomotive or carriage, the marks on the obstacle must be examined and a record made of the collection and preservation according to regulations; in cases of accidents caused by equipment falling off the locomotive or carriage, the position and state of the equipment before the accident must be determined; the state of disconnection when separated from the locomotive or carriage (angle, bolt loosening; deformation) must be determined;

e) The determination of technical standards of the railway track related to the accident must be recorded in a record in accordance with the law.

5. Determination of technical standards of level crossings related to the accident:

a) The location of the accident on the level crossing;

b) Visibility, condition of the level crossing (surface of the level crossing, slope, angle of intersection, guard rail), grade of the level crossing, warning signs in the level crossing area, organization of traffic on the level crossing (with or without protection, legal or illegal level crossing);

c) Inspection of marks on the railway track: wheel marks, skid marks on the rail surface, oil stains, blood (if any);

d) Inspection of marks on the section of the road intersecting with the railway track;

e) In cases of accidents occurring at level crossings with personnel and traffic control systems: the status of barriers and signals on the road at the time of the accident must be determined; marks left on the barrier; the position of the mobile red stop sign, signals on the railway track must be recorded; the operation of signaling equipment must be noted; the position of the crossing attendant at the time of the accident, training certificates, level crossing logs must be recorded;

f) The determination of technical standards of level crossings related to the accident must be recorded in a record in accordance with the law.

6. Determination of technical standards of railway bridges and shared bridges related to the accident:

a) In cases of accidents occurring on bridges due to the upper structure of the railway, the provisions of Clause 4 of this Article shall apply;

b) Determine the status of signals at both ends of the bridge (if any). For shared bridges between roads and railways, the organization of traffic at both ends of the bridge must be determined;

c) In cases of accidents occurring due to the structure of the bridge, the location of the accident on the bridge must be determined: Determine the type of bridge (concrete, steel), characteristics, and features of the bridge; measure the total height of the bridge, length of one span, number of piers; record visible defects;

d) The determination of technical standards of railway bridges and shared bridges related to the accident must be recorded in a record in accordance with the law.

7. Determine technical standards of the tunnel related to the accident:

a) Technical standards of the tunnel's interior shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Clause 4 of this Article;

b) In cases where water leakage from the tunnel causes the accident, the damages to the tunnel shell leading to the accident shall be determined;

c) The determination of technical standards of the tunnel related to the accident must be recorded in a protocol in accordance with the provisions of the law.

8. Determine technical standards of the railcar related to the accident:

a) Direction, indicator markings, blade pressure on the basic rail, operational status of railcar equipment and accessories;

b) Inspect the technical quality of the railcar blade, maintenance conditions, auxiliary wheel guard rails, railcar center and basic rail; inspect the quality of safety pin positions, electrical control lock mechanisms;

c) Examine any foreign objects within the railcar's operational range, if present, describe their locations, sizes, and traces, and collect for preservation;

d) Shift plans, train consolidation activities at the station, operations of the duty officer and railcar guard: Collect shift consolidation sheets, route cards, station train operation logs;

đ) The determination of technical standards of the railcar related to the accident must be recorded in a protocol in accordance with the provisions of the law.

9. Determine technical standards of signal posts and signal lights related to the accident:

a) Height of the signal post, accompanying accessories (signal wings, color of signal wings, colored glass, pulley weights, elbow control arms), signal pull system, steering wheels;

b) Height of the signal light post, signaling mechanism, light source;

c) The determination of technical standards of signal posts and signal lights related to the accident must be recorded in a protocol in accordance with the provisions of the law.

10. Reconstruct the accident scene:

a) During the investigation of the accident, if there is evidence that the scene has been disturbed, falsified, or if it is deemed necessary for the investigation and resolution of the accident, the scene must be reconstructed. Reconstruction of the scene must have a plan and decision by an authorized person;

b) Content of reconstructing the scene includes re-establishing the positions of victims, objects, vehicles, and traces left at the scene; reviewing situations, actions, and circumstances when the accident occurred; measuring and redrawing the scene diagram; taking photographs for comparison;

c) Upon completion of reconstructing the accident scene, a protocol must be established according to regulations, with all participants signing and clearly stating their names on the protocol.

11.^[26] Expert appraisal, valuation of property damage:

a) In cases requiring an assessment of the degree of bodily injury of the victim or an examination of traces, technical expertise of vehicles, bridges, roads, ferries, and the quality of transportation infrastructure directly related to the railway traffic accident, as stipulated in Clause 1 of Article 59 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations 2012 (amended in 2020), to serve as a basis for resolving the accident, the traffic police officer assigned to investigate, verify, and resolve the railway traffic accident shall report to the competent authority to issue a request for expert appraisal and valuation of property damage, and request the relevant agency to conduct the appraisal and valuation according to the law;

b) Traffic Police officers during the verification and resolution of railway traffic accidents within their investigative powers assigned to the agencies under the People's Public Security force shall report to the Head of the Traffic Police Department to submit a written request to the Provincial Criminal Investigation Agency to conduct an expert appraisal and valuation of property damage according to Model No. 04/TNDS issued together with this Circular. Within 24 hours of issuing the request, the Traffic Police Department must send the document to the same-level People's Procuratorate as the requested Criminal Investigation Agency;

c) If the victim or their representative refuses to undergo an injury assessment without valid reasons or due to objective obstacles, they should be persuaded, explained about their rights and obligations under the law; if they persistently refuse, a protocol must be established detailing the refusal reasons, confirmed by them and a witness. Actively collect medical records from healthcare facilities to cooperate with relevant units for file-based assessments in cases where direct victim participation in the assessment is difficult. If the victim or their representative continues to obstruct or oppose, handle according to the nature and severity as prescribed by law.

Article 15a. Examination of the results of traffic accident investigation on railway^[27]

Traffic Police officers, while performing tasks as prescribed in Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 of this Circular, shall determine:

1. In cases where a railway traffic accident does not indicate criminal offenses, report the results and propose solutions for the railway traffic accident according to Model No. 11/TNDS issued together with this Circular to the competent leader to issue a Notice on the results of investigation, verification, and resolution of the railway traffic accident according to Model No. 14/TNDS issued together with this Circular. The resolution of the railway traffic accident shall be carried out in accordance with Article 16 of this Circular.

2. In cases where a railway traffic accident indicates criminal offenses, the Traffic Police officer shall report to the Head of the Department to direct the investigation and resolution of the railway traffic accident in accordance with Article 17 of this Circular;

3. In cases where individuals or organizations are found to have intentionally infringed upon the lives, health, or property of others or intentionally caused a railway traffic accident to conceal other criminal acts, the Traffic Police officer shall report to the competent leader to issue a decision transferring the case file, evidence, and means of transportation to the competent investigative agency to pursue criminal responsibility according to Article 62 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations 2012 (amended and supplemented in 2020).

Section 2. RESOLUTION OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

Article 15b. Time limit for investigation, verification, and resolution of railway traffic accidents^[28]

1. For railway traffic accidents without signs of criminal offenses, the time limits for investigation, verification, and resolution are as follows: Upon receiving a report about a railway traffic accident, the Traffic Police must conduct investigation, verification, and resolution within no more than seven working days; if the railway traffic accident has many complex circumstances requiring additional verification or must go through specialized examination, it may be extended but not exceeding one month from the date of receiving the report about the railway traffic accident; if additional time is needed for verification and collection of materials and evidence, it can continue to be extended, with the extension period not exceeding two months from the date of receiving the report about the railway traffic accident. Any extension must be reported in writing to the competent authority according to Model No. 11/TNDS issued together with this Circular.

2. For railway traffic accidents as stipulated in point a, Clause 8, Article 7 of this Circular or during the process of investigating, verifying, and resolving railway traffic accidents as stipulated in point b, Clause 8, Article 7 of this Circular, if criminal signs are discovered, the Traffic Police Department shall implement verification and resolution according to the time limits prescribed in Clause 1, Clause 2 of Article 147 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2015 (amended and supplemented in 2021) and Articles 9, 11 of Joint Circular No. 01/2017/TTLT-BCA-BQP-BTC-BNN&PTNT-VKSNDTC dated December 29, 2017 of the Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Supreme People's Procuracy on cooperation among competent agencies in implementing certain provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code 2015 regarding the acceptance, handling of reports of criminal offenses, and recommendations for prosecution (amended and supplemented according to Joint Circular No. 01/2021/TTLT-BCA-BQP-BTC-BNN&PTNT-VKSNDTC dated November 29, 2021) and Article 12 of Circular No. 28/2020/TT-BCA dated March 26, 2020 of the Minister of Public Security on procedures and formalities for accepting, classifying, processing, and resolving reports of criminal offenses and recommendations for prosecution by the People's Public Security force (amended and supplemented according to Circular No. 129/2021/TT-BCA dated December 31, 2021).

Article 16. Administrative Procedure for Handling Railway Traffic Accidents^[29]

Based on the investigation and verification files and materials, traffic police officers report to authorized leaders to handle railway traffic accidents as follows:

1. Invite all relevant parties to the unit's premises to announce the results of the investigation and verification (concluding the cause, course of the railway traffic accident, identifying the fault of those involved in the railway traffic accident, and administrative violation handling measures), while establishing a record of the railway traffic accident resolution according to Model No. 15/TNDS, and an administrative violation record (if applicable) in accordance with the Law on Handling Administrative Violations 2012 (amended and supplemented in 2020).

If one of the parties involved in the railway traffic accident is absent for a legitimate reason, a record noting the absence and scheduling a time for resolution must be established.

2. Report to authorized leaders to issue a decision on imposing administrative penalties in the field of railway traffic (if applicable); when applying the form of revoking the right to use licenses or certificates, traffic police will implement the revocation of such documents electronically in cases where these documents have been integrated into electronic identification cards or electronic identity accounts on the National Identification Application; deduct points, restore driving license points according to regulations (if applicable).

3. Guide the relevant parties involved in the railway traffic accident to resolve civil compensation claims themselves.

In cases where the relevant parties involved in the railway traffic accident cannot reach an agreement on resolving civil compensation claims, a record must be established, and guide the parties to contact the competent court to resolve the matter through civil litigation procedures.

After completing the investigation, verification, and resolution of the railway traffic accident, traffic police officers complete the file and report to the unit's leadership to conclude the investigation, verification, and resolution of the railway traffic accident; implement statistical and reporting systems for railway traffic accidents, registration, and archiving of files in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Public Security and related laws.

5. For railway traffic accidents investigated and resolved by the Investigation Agency but subsequently decided not to initiate criminal proceedings, revoke the decision to initiate criminal proceedings, terminate the investigation, or terminate the case, but where the act shows signs of administrative violations that require transferring the case files, evidence, and means of transportation from the railway traffic accident to the traffic police agency responsible for ensuring traffic order and safety on the route or area for administrative violation handling, the assigned traffic police officer reports to the authorized person to implement according to Article 63 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations 2012 (amended and supplemented in 2020) and based on each specific railway traffic accident, implement the provisions of Clause 2 of this Article.

6. Upon concluding the investigation, verification, and resolution of the railway traffic accident, if the agency or unit handling the railway traffic accident discovers deficiencies, inadequacies, or shortcomings in state management of railway infrastructure, vehicle operation management, or vehicle management, they shall submit a written recommendation to the managing authority or the main industry to take corrective measures.

7. Railway traffic accident statistics must update information about the railway traffic accident into the Traffic Accident Database, Comprehensive Data Synchronization Software, and Traffic Accident Processing Software, and Criminal Investigation Software as prescribed.

Article 17. Handling railway traffic accidents that exhibit signs of criminal offenses according to the functions assigned to the agency responsible for conducting certain investigative activities.^[30]

1. During the process of investigation, verification, and handling of railway traffic accidents as stipulated in Clause 8, Article 7 of this Circular, if signs of criminal offenses not falling under the cases required to be transferred to the competent Military Criminal Investigation Agency are discovered, the investigator assigned to handle the railway traffic accident at the Traffic Police Department shall report to the Head of the Department to implement or delegate a deputy head or investigator, or change the deputy head or investigator to carry out the following tasks:

a) The Traffic Police Department shall notify the People's Procuracy of the province about receiving information on criminal offenses; consider deciding whether to initiate or not to initiate a criminal case in accordance with the law;

b) Coordinate to conduct forensic examinations and asset valuation requests as stipulated in Clause 11, Article 15 of this Circular and Inter-ministerial Circular No. 02/HDLN-BCA-VKSNDTC dated January 31, 2024 on coordinating to perform forensic examination and asset valuation procedures for agencies assigned to conduct certain investigative activities of the Public Security Force;

c) Carry out investigative duties and powers as prescribed in Article 38 of the Criminal Investigation Agency Organization Law 2015 (amended and supplemented in 2021), Article 40 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2015 (amended and supplemented in 2021), Joint Circular No. 01/2017/TTLT-BCA-BQP-BTC-BNN&PTNT-VKSNDTC dated December 29, 2017 of the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Supreme People's Procuracy on cooperation among competent authorities in implementing certain provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code 2015 regarding the acceptance, handling of reports of criminal offenses, and recommendations for prosecution (amended and supplemented according to Joint Circular No. 01/2021/TTLT-BCA-BQP-BTC-BNN&PTNT-VKSNDTC dated November 29, 2021) and Circular No. 28/2020/TT-BCA dated March 26, 2020 of the Minister of Public Security on the procedures and formalities for accepting, classifying, processing, and handling reports of criminal offenses, recommendations for prosecution by public security forces (amended and supplemented according to Circular No. 129/2021/TT-BCA dated December 31, 2021).

2. The file of the railway traffic accident case shall be transferred to the Criminal Investigation Agency:

a) Documents used by the agency assigned to conduct certain investigative activities issued together with Circular No. 119/2021/TT-BCA;

b) Inspection record of the accident scene; diagram of the accident scene; photographs of the scene; moving image storage device (if available);

c) Inspection record of the vehicle; temporary detention record of evidence and vehicles; decision on temporary detention of evidence and vehicles; documents of the vehicle, driver, and goods (if available);

d) Record of statements and reports of persons involved in the railway traffic accident;

đ) Record of traces on the bodies of victims, diagrams of the positions of injuries on the bodies of victims, records of reconstructing the accident scene (if available);

e) Conclusions on damage assessments to people and property; other related documents (if available);

g) Evidence, vehicles, and items related to the accident (if available);

h) Record of handover and receipt of the case file.

Article 18. Opening registers, registering and keeping traffic accident files on railway tracks

1. Units responsible for investigating and handling traffic accidents must open registers for traffic accident cases.

2. Registers for traffic accidents and traffic accident files on railway tracks must be registered, kept, and utilized according to regulations on file work procedures of the Traffic Police under the Ministry of Public Security.

Chapter III. IMPLEMENTATION^[31]

Article 19. Effective date

This Circular takes effect from December 1, 2018, and replaces Circular No. 06/2013/TT-BCA dated January 29, 2013, issued by the Minister of Public Security, which stipulates the procedures for investigating and handling traffic accidents on railway tracks by the Road and Railway Traffic Police.

Article 20. Responsibility for Implementation

1. THE DIRECTOR OF THE TRAFFIC POLICE CORPS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING, GUIDING, INSPECTING, AND URGING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS CIRCULAR.

2. Heads of units under the Ministry of Public Security, Directors of provincial and centrally-administered city police departments are responsible for implementing this Circular.

During implementation, if there are difficulties or obstacles, local public security units shall report to the Ministry of Public Security (through the Traffic Police Department) for timely guidance../.

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^[1] Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain articles of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, is based on the following:

“Based on the Law on Inland Waterway Transport dated June 15, 2004; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Inland Waterway Transport dated June 17, 2014; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of 37 Laws Related to Planning dated November 20, 2018;

Pursuant to the Railway Law dated June 16, 2017;

BASED ON THE ROAD TRAFFIC ORDER AND SAFETY LAW dated June 27, 2024;

Pursuant to Decree No. 02/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 18, 2025, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Public Security;

At the proposal of the Director of the Traffic Police Corps;

The Minister of Public Security hereby promulgates the Circular amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic.

^[2] This provision is amended pursuant to Clause 1, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[3] This clause is amended pursuant to Clause 2, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[4] This clause is amended pursuant to Clause 2, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[5] This clause is amended pursuant to Clause 2, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[6] The phrase "and Clause 3" is abolished pursuant to Point a, Clause 13, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[7] The phrase "Vietnam" is added pursuant to Clause 12, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[8] This clause is abolished pursuant to Clause 14, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[9] This clause is amended pursuant to Clause 3, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[10] This clause is abolished pursuant to Clause 14, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[11] This clause is amended pursuant to Clause 4, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[12] This clause is added pursuant to Clause 5, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[13] The phrase "participate" is abolished pursuant to Point c, Clause 13, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[14] The phrase "participate" is abolished pursuant to Point c, Clause 13, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[15] The phrase "criminal proceedings" is abolished pursuant to Point a, Clause 13, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[16] The phrase "tail train signal equipment" is added pursuant to Clause 12, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[17] The phrase "criminal proceedings" is abolished pursuant to Point a, Clause 13, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[18] The phrase "participate" is abolished pursuant to Point c, Clause 13, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[19] The phrase "participate" is abolished pursuant to Point c, Clause 13, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[20] The phrase "participate" is abolished pursuant to Point c, Clause 13, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[21] The phrase "participate" is abolished pursuant to Point c, Clause 13, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[22] The phrase "request the competent criminal proceedings authority to proceed" is abolished pursuant to Point b, Clause 13, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[23] The phrase "criminal proceedings" is abolished pursuant to Point a, Clause 13, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[24] The phrase "request the competent authority to proceed" is abolished pursuant to Point b, Clause 13, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[25] This clause is amended pursuant to Clause 6, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

^[26] This paragraph was amended pursuant to Clause 7, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security to amend and supplement certain provisions of circulars on traffic order and safety for roads, railways, and inland waterways, which shall take effect from March 1, 2025.

^[27] This provision is added pursuant to Clause 8, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security to amend and supplement certain provisions of circulars on traffic order and safety for roads, railways, and inland waterways, which shall take effect from March 1, 2025.

^[28] This provision is added pursuant to Clause 9, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security to amend and supplement certain provisions of circulars on traffic order and safety for roads, railways, and inland waterways, which shall take effect from March 1, 2025.

^[29] This provision was amended pursuant to Clause 10, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security to amend and supplement certain provisions of circulars on traffic order and safety for roads, railways, and inland waterways, which shall take effect from March 1, 2025.

^[30] This provision was amended pursuant to Clause 11, Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security to amend and supplement certain provisions of circulars on traffic order and safety for roads, railways, and inland waterways, which shall take effect from March 1, 2025.

^[31] Article 14 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security to amend and supplement certain provisions of circulars on traffic order and safety for roads, railways, and inland waterways, which shall take effect from March 1, 2025, provides as follows:

“Article 14. Implementation clause

1. This Circular takes effect from March 1, 2025.

2. The Director of the Traffic Police Corps shall be responsible for monitoring, guiding, inspecting, and urging the implementation of this Circular.

3. Heads of units under the Ministry, Directors of Public Security Departments of provinces and centrally-administered cities, organizations, and individuals concerned shall be responsible for implementing this Circular.

4. During the process of implementing this Circular, if there are difficulties or obstacles, local public security units shall report to the Ministry of Public Security (through the Traffic Police Corps) for timely guidance..