Speaking at a socio-economic briefing on May 7, Lieutenant Colonel Ho Duc Thien said the campaign, launched on January 16, had shifted from short-term enforcement drives to daily inspections and patrols.
Since the campaign began, authorities have imposed nearly VND 29 billion (USD 1.1 million) in fines and confiscated hundreds of motorbikes, driving licences, vehicle registrations and other items linked to violations.
Police said order had been restored at 1,242 out of 1,765 locations previously identified as public-order hotspots, equivalent to more than 70 per cent.
Alongside enforcement, the city has conducted nearly 36,000 outreach campaigns and persuaded more than 34,000 businesses to sign pledges not to trade illegally on pavements or roadsides.
“Fines and confiscation are always the last resort. Authorities prioritise public outreach and direct dialogue so residents understand the regulations and have time to adjust their business activities,” a city police representative said.
City police are also working with local authorities on longer-term solutions for pavement vendors, including pilot night-economy and food-street models in areas with sufficiently wide pavements and pedestrian space.
Such models would only be introduced in suitable areas that do not affect traffic safety or urban order, while illegal pavement trading in narrow or unsuitable locations would continue to face strict enforcement.
Police said the city would continue reviewing cases involving low-income street vendors, with plans to relocate eligible households to designated trading areas or support them with vocational training and financial assistance.
