According to statistics from the Traffic Police Department of Hanoi, the implementation of Decree 168/2024 has led to significant improvements in traffic law compliance among residents. Positive changes such as people排队等候交通信号灯和在重点街道上遵守车道规定的情况越来越普遍。
Residents strictly comply with traffic laws thanks to the effectiveness of Decree 168/2024.
Efforts of Traffic Police in Enforcing the Law
To ensure the effectiveness of the decree, traffic police have launched intensive patrols and strict controls since the beginning of the year, dealing sternly with violations. A notable example is the operation of Special Task Force No. 6 at the Giang Vo-Lang Ha intersection (Dong Da district) on January 20, 2025. Many violations such as not wearing helmets, carrying bulky loads, or riding motorcycles in the BRT lane were addressed.
Traffic authorities handle violations at the Giang Vo-Lang Ha intersection.
Among those penalized, two ride-hailing drivers stood out. Mr. P.V.P., 34, was fined 700,000 VND for entering the BRT lane, expressing regret and stating that his daily earnings barely cover operational costs. Similarly, Mr. N.V.S., 44, was also penalized for carrying bulky loads, explaining that he had violated due to the need to earn extra income during the end-of-year period.
Achievements and Remaining Challenges
Captain Vu Kien Cuong, head of Special Task Force No. 6, noted that public awareness of traffic laws has significantly increased since Decree 168/2024 took effect. Violations such as running red lights, driving against traffic, and disobeying police commands have decreased markedly. However, some violations still occur during peak hours, particularly among ride-hailing drivers and teenagers.
Ride-hailing drivers penalized for violating lane regulations.
Colonel Tran Dinh Nghia, Head of Hanoi’s Traffic Police, emphasized that traffic congestion remains a major challenge, especially during the end-of-year period when travel demand increases. To address this, traffic police will continue to implement traffic diversion measures, coordinate with relevant units, and improve infrastructure.
Traffic control checkpoint at the Giang Vo-Lang Ha intersection.
Traffic Safety Achievements
According to statistics from Hanoi’s Traffic Police, from January 1 to January 14, 2025, the city saw 48 traffic accidents, a decrease of 10 compared to the same period in 2024 (a 17% reduction). In the first half of the year, traffic police handled 12,267 violations, with total fines estimated at 30.5 billion VND. Notably, 1,261 drivers had points deducted from their licenses.
Conclusion
The positive outcomes from enforcing Decree 168/2024 demonstrate significant improvements in traffic law compliance in Hanoi. However, maintaining and enhancing these results require ongoing efforts from both authorities and the community. Let’s work together to build a safer and more civilized traffic environment!
Source: Dan Tri
