At the ceremony to launch the campaign, Nguyen Anh Quan, vice chairman of the district people’s committee, said that the locality would strictly deal with illegal encroachment activities.

Right after the ceremony, the police of 18 local wards began checking pavements.

Illegal advertising boards on Hang Quat Street in Hang Gai Ward confiscated


Illegal business activities on Hanoi’s pavement affect traffic

Many pavement sections have been illegally used as parking lots

The police cracked down on illegal parking areas on Hang Bai Street

Lines are drawn on pavements to prevent violations

A restaurant on Tran Hung Dao Street illegally used the pavement.