On many streets, it is easy to see traffic participants speeding recklessly, driving in the wrong lanes, ignoring red lights, and carrying more people than permitted, which cause chaos and increase the risk of accidents.
The most common traffic violations on major streets include illegal stopping and parking of vehicles, exacerbating congestion.
Lots of modified vehicles carrying oversized loads poses a safety hazard.
A man transported oversized plastic pipes tied to one side of the vehicle.
Two men rode a motorcycle without wearing helmets, while travelling in the wrong direction on Pham Van Dong Street.
A woman ran a red light at Hang Xanh Intersection in Binh Thanh District.
A man driving on the pavement of Dien Bien Phu Street
Many drivers were found to have excessive alcohol levels. The local police have tightened control over this kind of violation.
The Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security has proposed heavier fines on traffic violations. Specifically, the fine for motorbikes running a red light will increase to VND4-6 million (USD160-240) from the current fine of VND800,000-1 million.
Cars which enter restricted areas or prohibited roads will face a fine of VND4-6 million against the current level of VND2-3 million.