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The seven illegal driving practices are frequently reported and pose huge threats to people's safety. These practices account for a quarter of all illegal practices on roads and many lead to a large number of deadly traffic accidents."

LIU ZHAO, deputy head of the Traffic Management Bureau at the Ministry of Public Security, explaining why illegal driving practices are brought under the spotlight, cri.cn reported. The ministry launched a campaign this year, targeting seven such practices, including driving under the influence of drugs, speeding, and not slowing down at zebra crossings, the report said.