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Driver's nap on expressway leads to fatal accident

Driver's nap on expressway leads to fatal accident

A container truck driver has been arrested in central Vietnam for stopping and taking a nap on an expressway after a bus rear-ended his vehicle, killing two people.
Vietnam records sharp drop in traffic accidents in 2 months

Vietnam records sharp drop in traffic accidents in 2 months

Crossing streets a fundamental lesson for foreigners in Vietnam

Crossing streets a fundamental lesson for foreigners in Vietnam

Making roads safer for pedestrians in Vietnam

Making roads safer for pedestrians in Vietnam

In Vietnam, pedestrians often face danger as drivers rarely stop or yield for them, even at crosswalks and intersections.
February 10, 2025 | 04:57 pm PT
Hanoi, HCMC expressways congested as people return from Tet holiday

Hanoi, HCMC expressways congested as people return from Tet holiday

Thousands of vehicles were forced to slow down on the Phap Van–Ninh Binh Expressway heading to Hanoi, while prolonged congestion occurred on the Cam Lam–Vinh Hao and HCMC–Long Thanh expressways in southern Vietnam on Saturday.
February 2, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
Traffic congestion is caused by Vietnamese drivers being 'unnecessarily slow'

Traffic congestion is caused by Vietnamese drivers being 'unnecessarily slow'

Congestion could be avoided at intersections if drivers simply increase their speed within legal limits.
January 31, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
When do traffic violations result in criminal charges?

When do traffic violations result in criminal charges?

Traffic violations such as running red lights, riding on sidewalks, or driving against traffic flow remain common in Vietnam, raising concerns about public safety.
January 30, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
HCMC traffic jams exasperate but also intrigue foreign tourists

HCMC traffic jams exasperate but also intrigue foreign tourists

Some foreign tourists visiting Ho Chi Minh City for the first time find the heavy traffic in the downtown area frustrating, while others see it as an "interesting" experience.
January 22, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
I was stuck in traffic because of poorly timed lights

I was stuck in traffic because of poorly timed lights

Traffic congestion at busy intersections in Ho Chi Minh City is getting worse, and a significant factor is poorly calibrated traffic light cycles.
January 18, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Downtown HCMC faces 17% rise in traffic congestion ahead of Tet

Downtown HCMC faces 17% rise in traffic congestion ahead of Tet

Traffic congestion in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has surged by 17% as the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, driven by increased travel demands and new traffic behaviors following a recent decree on traffic violations.
January 14, 2025 | 03:00 am PT
Stricter fines reshape Hanoi, HCMC traffic with more orderly streets

Stricter fines reshape Hanoi, HCMC traffic with more orderly streets

Streets in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have undergone notable changes in the past two weeks following the implementation of a new decree, which imposes hefty fines to deter drivers from traffic violations such as running red lights and driving on sidewalks.
January 14, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
HCMC road congestion worsens as holiday traffic demand meets changes under new decree

HCMC road congestion worsens as holiday traffic demand meets changes under new decree

Road congestion in Ho Chi Minh City have intensified as Tet approaches, fueled by increased travel demand and changes in traffic behavior following a new decree on traffic violations.
January 10, 2025 | 07:00 pm PT
HCMC traffic violation fines surge 35%, reaching $240K daily under new decree

HCMC traffic violation fines surge 35%, reaching $240K daily under new decree

HCMC traffic police have collected fines totaling VND42.5 billion ($1.67 million) in the first week of January, following the implementation of stricter penalties for traffic violations.
January 9, 2025 | 05:18 pm PT
Fines for opening car doors causing accidents soar 50-fold to $860

Fines for opening car doors causing accidents soar 50-fold to $860

Starting this year, individuals who open car doors or leave them open unsafely, resulting in traffic accidents, will face fines of VND20-22 million (US$785-863), marking a 36-50 fold increase compared to previous penalties.
January 2, 2025 | 12:27 am PT
Taxi flips multiple times in Da Lat crash, killing 1-year-old passenger

Taxi flips multiple times in Da Lat crash, killing 1-year-old passenger

A taxi overturned multiple times after crashing into a fence in Da Lat tourist city in central Vietnam on Thursday, killing a one-year-old passenger and injuring her parents.
November 28, 2024 | 07:27 pm PT
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