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Driver fined $190 after letting go of steering wheel to check phone, causing crash

Driver fined $190 after letting go of steering wheel to check phone, causing crash

A driver in southern Vietnam has been fined VND5 million (US$190) after briefly letting go of the steering wheel to check his phone, causing his vehicle to crash into a parked truck and panicking passengers on board.
Vietnam deputy PM says drunk drivers must be treated as criminals

Vietnam deputy PM says drunk drivers must be treated as criminals

Hanoi's AI traffic cameras log nearly 400 violations in three days

Hanoi's AI traffic cameras log nearly 400 violations in three days

Nearly 1,900 AI cameras to go live across Hanoi to curb traffic congestion, violations

Nearly 1,900 AI cameras to go live across Hanoi to curb traffic congestion, violations

Hanoi will put a network of 1,873 AI cameras in operation at all city intersections in December, gradually enhancing infrastructure, improving safety and helping reduce traffic congestion across the capital.
October 23, 2025 | 10:09 pm PT
Traffic police to rely on image evidence to handle violations from 2026

Traffic police to rely on image evidence to handle violations from 2026

From 2026, traffic police will only handle violations if image or video evidence is available, a move to enhance transparency in law enforcement.
September 28, 2025 | 04:21 pm PT
Vietnam's next generation is learning the wrong lessons on the streets

Vietnam's next generation is learning the wrong lessons on the streets

What kind of future are we shaping when the children, those we call the future of our country, grow up watching their parents break the law on the streets?
June 11, 2025 | 02:57 pm PT
Vietnam's traffic violations drop 13% since new decree takes effect

Vietnam's traffic violations drop 13% since new decree takes effect

Over 327,300 traffic violations were recorded in Vietnam last month, down nearly 13% from the previous month, after the new Decree 168 with heavier fines took effect.
February 6, 2025 | 02:05 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
160 motorcyclists run red lights in 2 minutes in Hanoi, how to stop them?

160 motorcyclists run red lights in 2 minutes in Hanoi, how to stop them?

While scrolling through social media, I came across a video showing 164 vehicles running red lights in just two minutes at the Nguyen Trai – Khuat Duy Tien intersection in Hanoi.
December 9, 2024 | 03:23 pm PT
Driver tries to flee with police officer on truck's hood

Driver tries to flee with police officer on truck's hood

A man in the northern Thai Binh Province was arrested after trying to escape on a pickup truck despite a police officer hanging on top of it.
November 3, 2022 | 12:19 am PT
HCMC plans traffic surveillance cameras on 30 routes

HCMC plans traffic surveillance cameras on 30 routes

HCMC plans to spend VND454 billion ($19.7 million) on setting up 180 cameras on 30 routes, easing patrolling duties for the traffic police.
March 16, 2021 | 07:00 pm PT
HCMC police campaign targets foreigners breaking traffic laws

HCMC police campaign targets foreigners breaking traffic laws

Some foreigners were hauled up by the HCMC traffic police under a two-month campaign to crack down on violations of traffic laws by expats.
August 23, 2019 | 04:00 pm PT
Saigon campaign against foreigners violating traffic laws underway

Saigon campaign against foreigners violating traffic laws underway

The Ho Chi Minh City police are set to crack down on violations of traffic laws by foreigners in a campaign starting August 16.
August 4, 2019 | 11:36 pm PT
Foreigners caught speeding on motorbikes on expressway meant for cars

Foreigners caught speeding on motorbikes on expressway meant for cars

A foreign couple was filmed driving a motorbike at high speed on an expressway near HCMC meant only for four-wheel vehicles.
February 10, 2019 | 07:46 pm PT
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