BEIJING, Feb. 4 - Nationwide, 150,000 policemen were dispatched to ensure road safety and smooth traffic flow on the first day of the week-long Spring Festival holiday, said the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security.

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As of 5 p.m. Monday, no traffic accidents with more than 5 deaths had been reported.

Over 50,000 police vehicles were mobilized across the country on Monday to make sure people have a smooth drive on the road, according to the bureau.