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Parked car door swings open, knocks motorcyclist into traffic in Hanoi

Parked car door swings open, knocks motorcyclist into traffic in Hanoi

A motorcyclist was knocked off his bike after being struck by the suddenly opened rear door of a parked car in Hanoi.
Vietnam's traffic violations drop 13% since new decree takes effect

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

Vietnam's chaotic traffic: A call for discipline and accountability

Vietnam's chaotic traffic: A call for discipline and accountability

My 10-day journey to pay traffic fines

My 10-day journey to pay traffic fines

I thought paying traffic fines was as simple as going to the police station and handing them the money, but the procedure was unexpectedly complicated and time-consuming.
January 15, 2025 | 04:33 pm PT
Drivers fear yielding to ambulance could result in $785 fine

Drivers fear yielding to ambulance could result in $785 fine

With fines for traffic light violations rising to as much as VND20 million (US$785), some netizens are concerned they could face penalties if they yield to ambulances.
January 11, 2025 | 05:06 pm 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
Fines for riding on sidewalks set at $236 while workers earn $330 monthly

Fines for riding on sidewalks set at $236 while workers earn $330 monthly

The increased fines of VND4-6 million (US$157-236) for motorcyclist riding on sidewalks have recently sparked debate, given that workers’ average monthly income is only at VND8.5 million (US$334).
January 6, 2025 | 07:40 pm PT
Fines increased 10-fold for motorcyclists riding on sidewalks

Fines increased 10-fold for motorcyclists riding on sidewalks

Motorcyclists caught running red lights, riding in the wrong direction, or encroaching on sidewalks (except when accessing a specific address) in Vietnam now face fines of VND4-6 million (US$157-236), a 10-fold increase from the previous penalty.
January 5, 2025 | 10:06 pm PT
Is it reasonable to punish wrong-way driving less than drunk driving?

Is it reasonable to punish wrong-way driving less than drunk driving?

A car driver was recently fined VND28 million (US$1,110) for turning around and driving in the opposite direction on an expressway, and not possessing a driver's license. VnExpress readers said the punishment was too light.
August 10, 2024 | 12:50 am PT
Two killed in expressway crash while resolving traffic accident

Two killed in expressway crash while resolving traffic accident

Two people were resolving a traffic collision between them on an expressway in northern Hai Duong Province when a car hit them from behind, killing them both.
July 11, 2024 | 11:04 pm PT
Truck driver fined for blocking ambulance in central Vietnam

Truck driver fined for blocking ambulance in central Vietnam

A truck driver in Phu Yen Province was fined VND7 million (US$282) Tuesday and had his driving license suspended for three months for not giving way to an ambulance on duty.
March 5, 2024 | 06:52 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
 
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