On January 28 (the 29th of the lunar month), reporters from Dan Tri newspaper observed numerous traffic violations on Provincial Route 537A, passing through Son Hai commune, Quynh Luu district, Nghe An province. Despite increased fines for violations since early 2025, many residents continue to ignore regulations, posing significant risks to traffic safety.
Traffic Violations on Provincial Route 537A
In this area, where there is a busy market and many shops, it is common to see people riding motorcycles without helmets. The violators range from elderly individuals to young adults, including children who also engage in this irresponsible behavior.
Not only drivers but also passengers often fail to wear helmets. Some cases involve multiple violations at once, such as not wearing helmets while carrying more than the allowed number of passengers, commonly known as “carrying three” or “carrying four.”
Some argue that they only travel short distances and find wearing helmets inconvenient. However, this reasoning is unacceptable when considering personal and community safety.
Latest Policies on Traffic Violation Handling
In response to this situation, the People’s Committee of Nghe An province issued Announcement No. 61 on January 24, tightening traffic control and enforcement. Authorities have been instructed to enhance technology applications, such as installing surveillance cameras on key routes to automatically detect and penalize violations.
Under Decree 168/2024/ND-CP, effective from January 1, 2025, fines for traffic violations have significantly increased. Specifically:
- Not wearing a helmet or wearing one incorrectly: Fines range from VND 400,000 to VND 600,000.
- Passengers not wearing helmets or wearing them incorrectly: Similar fines apply.
- Both driver and passengers not wearing helmets: Fines range from VND 800,000 to VND 1.2 million.
- Overloading passengers: Fines range from VND 400,000 to VND 800,000 depending on the severity of the violation.
Additionally, if overloading leads to accidents, violators face heavier penalties up to VND 10-14 million, along with a deduction of 10 points from their driving license.
The decree also specifies exceptions allowing the transport of up to two passengers, including: transporting patients to emergency care, escorting lawbreakers, children under 12 years old, and disabled or elderly individuals.
Solutions and Recommendations for the Community
The traffic violations in Nghe An reflect both a lack of public awareness and challenges in enforcement and education. To reduce traffic accidents, individuals must improve their adherence to traffic laws, especially during holiday periods when traffic volume increases.
Authorities should intensify patrols, strict enforcement, and educational campaigns, particularly in rural areas where violation rates are higher. Remember, following traffic safety rules protects not only yourself but also contributes to a safer and more civilized traffic environment for society.
Source:
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