Tag: traffic
Stricter fines for traffic violations introduced under new decree
Fines for cars which don't stop at red lights will increase sharply to VND20 million (US$780) starting on January 1, up from the previous VND6 million (US$230), under the new Decree No. 168/2024/ND-CP issued by the Prime Minister.
HCM City Metro Line 1 starts commercial operations today
VOV.VN - Metro Line 1 linking Ben Thanh market and Suoi Tien bus station officially commenced its operations on December 22, marking a significant milestone in the development of urban transportation in Ho Chi Minh City.
HCM City lodging house fire kills 2, injures more than 10
VOV.VN - A massive fire broke out at a four-story lodging house in Ho Chi Minh City early on December 20, killing two locals and injuring more than 10, according to local police.
Requirements for foreign drivers, vehicles operating in Vietnam
The Government has issued a Decree detailing provisions for the enforcement of the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, including conditions under which foreign motor vehicles and drivers may operate in Vietnam.
Traffic accidents up but deaths down in 11-month period
VOV.VN - A total of 21,691 traffic accidents occurred nationwide from December 15, 2023, to November 14, 2024, killing 10,026 people and injuring 16,103 others, reported the National Traffic Safety Committee.
Traffic accidents go up in all three categories
VOV.VN - There were a total of 1,869 traffic accidents nationwide from September 15 to October 14, claiming 944 lives and injuring 1,299 others, reported the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security.
Sleeper bus burns down to frame, passengers manage to escape
VOV.VN - Dozens of passengers have managed to escape a sleeper bus on Phan Thiet – Dau Giay Expressway in Binh Thuan province, southern Vietnam, before the vehicle was completely destroyed by a fire.
Bac Ninh urged to strengthen traffic safety model for nationwide expansion
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the northern province of Bac Ninh to continue maintaining its safe traffic management model, evaluating and improving it as a foundation for expanding to other cities and provinces nationwide.
Traffic accident on Vinh Hao-Phan Thiet Expressway kills two and injures 10
VOV.VN - Two people were killed and 10 others injured in a road accident involving two passenger coaches on the Vinh Hao-Phan Thiet Expressway at midnight on September 18, as reported by local media.
Heavy rain in Hanoi causes flooding and traffic disruption
VOV.VN - Heavy rain early in the morning on September 16 caused severe flooding on many streets throughout the capital, leading to traffic congestion, while others struggled to continue their journeys to offices and schools.
