Policemen deployed for smooth traffic during Chinese New Year

China has deployed nearly 1.78 lakh policemen nationwide to maintain smooth traffic during the first day of Chinese New Year's day, to ensure smooth traffic, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said.
No major traffic accidents or jams had been reported so far the MPS's traffic management bureau said.
The efforts have been made to alleviate traffic pressure on the roads to temples and scenic spots, state-run Xinhua news agency reported late last night.
The traffic flow is expected to rise today, the second day of the Spring Festival holiday, as people usually go out to visit relatives on the day.

The traffic management bureau warns drivers against drunk driving and speeding.
The Chinese Lunar New Year, which this year is the Year of the Rooster, fell yesterday.