A woman in Zhengzhou voluntarily got out of her car at a red light to clean mud off a truck’s license plate, earning online praise.

Social Context

This act reflects China’s ‘Civilized Traffic Action’ campaign, promoted nationally since 2019 to foster mutual assistance among road users. Municipal traffic bureaus encourage such civic gestures—but emphasize they must not compromise traffic flow or safety, per Article 62 of the Road Traffic Safety Law.

Safety Tip

Only assist others roadside if fully stopped in a safe zone, hazard lights activated, and with clear visibility—never while vehicles are moving or in blind spots.