Fines for 'floor collapse', monster drivers 'evaporate': Traffic enters the framework, people are 'blocked'!

On January 2, Decree 168 on sanctioning traffic violations officially took effect. The new regulation with high fines has created great attention in public opinion, especially for frequent violators such as shippers, "monster drivers" and students.

On the morning of January 2, the traffic scene in Hanoi has changed markedly. On major roads such as Ring Road 2 and Ring Road 3, although the number of cars is crowded, drivers seriously stop in front of the red light line, and there are even cars parked straight as if they are "prepared". Ms. Lan Huong (Hoang Mai district) shared: "In the past two days, I have seen a different Hanoi. Vehicles stopped on the right line, very few people crossed the yellow light."

However, not all are compliant. Some drivers still run red lights, explaining that they do so out of habit and see others violating it as well. The story of N.T.H., a 21-year-old student at a famous intersection in Hanoi, is an example. She was fined 4-6 million VND for running a red light and burst into tears when she learned of this fine. "The fine is so high, I don't think I'll be fined so severely," the girl said.

In Ho Chi Minh City. Decree 168 is also being strongly enforced. Violations increased in the first days of the new year, with penalties increasing sharply. A shipper riding a motorbike on the sidewalk of Nguyen Van Ba Street (Thu Duc) was fined up to 4-6 million VND, a fine 10 times higher than before. Mr. D.X.D., the violator, expressed: "This fine is too high, I don't think I will dare to repeat the offense."

Also on January 1, another driver, Mr. L.N.T., was fined for running a red light at Hang Xanh intersection, Binh Thanh district. He admitted that in the past, with a low fine, he did not feel worried, but now, with a fine of up to 5 million VND, he "does not dare to repeat the offense."

According to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Traffic Department. In just the first two days of the year, more than 1,600 cases of violations have been handled. In particular, behaviors such as running red lights, running in the opposite direction, and violating alcohol content have been dealt with very strictly. Violations make pedestrians feel safer when crossing the street, which shows the initial effectiveness of the new decree.

In Da Nang, most people have strictly complied with traffic regulations after Decree 168 took effect. However, there are still cases of deliberate violations. Captain Nguyen Ngoc Thinh (Thanh Khe District Police, Da Nang) said that in the past two days, they have handled more than 100 cases of traffic violations, of which mainly the error of not turning on the turn signal and passing the red light.

In Can Tho, most people also comply with traffic rules. However, the situation of running in the opposite direction still occurs in some areas such as from alley 51 to Ba Thang Hai street. Colonel Truong Van Canh (Can Tho Police) said that the functional forces not only focus on sanctioning but also combine propaganda to help people better understand and comply with the new regulations.

According to Dr. Tran Huu Minh, Chief of the Office of the National Traffic Safety Committee, after two days of implementing the decree, people's awareness of traffic participation has changed markedly. Images of traffic order in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City and localities showed positive signals.

Colonel Pham Quang Huy, Deputy Director of the Traffic Police Department (Ministry of Public Security), emphasized that the increased fines are intended to deter those who are unconscious, and at the same time encourage road users to strictly comply. The goal is to protect the safety of the people and minimize traffic incidents. Mr. Huy said: "We have to change the bad habits of driving to build an urban civilization."

Although Decree 168 has begun to create positive changes in people's traffic awareness, however, there are still some cases of violations. According to experts, raising the fine is an important step to build a civilized traffic culture, but it is important to maintain this compliance for a long time. Will heavy fines be enough to sustain this change in the future? Only time will tell.

Decree 168 has initially achieved positive results, but to change long-term traffic habits, it takes a persistent effort from the authorities and the cooperation of the people.

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