According to the Traffic Police Department, traffic policemen nationwide fined up to 314,917 vehicles for traffic violations between July 15 and August 14, including 27,649 passenger coaches; 22,642 container trucks and 264,626 motorbikes.
Thousands of drivers busted for drink-driving
Among those, 14,756 drivers were found to have higher than permitted levels of alcohol and 160 others tested positive for drugs.
HCM City accounted for the highest number of drivers violating alcohol content regulations with 1,589, followed by Tay Ninh with 1,705; Phu Tho 915, Dak Lak 594 and Ben Tre 436.
Total fines reached VND160 billion (USD6.9 million).
The police also revoked the driving licence of 47,649 drivers and detained 21,076 different kinds of vehicles.
The Ministry of Transport is seeking public opinion about the revision of the Government Decree 46 issued in 2016 towards imposing stricter penalties on drivers whose alcohol levels exceed the legal limits.
Accordingly, drunk car drivers may be fined up to VND30 million (USD1,304) and have their driving licence suspended for two years.
The move recent tragic accidents caused by drunk drivers in Hanoi.
According to the current Government Decree 46, the highest fine for a drunk driver is VND16-18 million and a suspended licence for 4-6 months. Drivers with evidence of drug use will have their driving licence suspended for 22-24 months along with a fine of VND16-18 million.
