On October 29, responding to Thanh Niên about cars stopping and parking illegally in central Ho Chi Minh City, Lieutenant Colonel Đỗ Xuân Hoàn, deputy head of the city traffic police division, said the force would work with other agencies to study options for more places for cars to stop and park.
Hoàn said the city currently has about 13.3 million vehicles. More than 1.5 million are cars, while the rest are two-wheelers and other vehicles.
Can more stopping and parking areas be created in central Ho Chi Minh City?
Traffic arrangements, including signs banning stopping or parking, must be based on an on-site survey of each road and specific area.
Officials will consider road space, traffic signs, the number of lanes, traffic volume at different times and the effect of stopping and parking on traffic flow.
The traffic police division will work with the Department of Construction and local authorities to study the situation and arrange suitable signs to improve safety and convenience.
Alongside stricter enforcement, traffic police are proposing measures to make stopping and parking easier for people who need it.
The agencies will continue reviewing areas where stopping, parking or passenger pick-up and drop-off points could be arranged, then propose suitable changes.
Hoàn urged businesses, schools, hospitals, commercial establishments and markets, especially in the city center, to arrange their own passenger pick-up and drop-off areas and avoid obstructing traffic from roadsides and sidewalks.
In the longer term, Ho Chi Minh City will continue investing in major transport projects to address infrastructure limitations.
The deputy head of the traffic police division said the city center attracts people for work, study and leisure, so daily traffic volumes are high. Personal vehicle growth has outpaced the road network's capacity, especially the supply of stopping and parking spaces.
Vehicles continue to stop and park illegally, contributing to congestion during the morning and afternoon rush hours.
Traffic police leaders previously said the force, the Department of Construction and other agencies were proposing maximum fines for illegal stopping and parking in Ho Chi Minh City to maintain safety and ease congestion in the center.
106 crashes linked to stopping and parking
Traffic police statistics show that 106 crashes linked to vehicles stopping or parking have occurred in the city since the beginning of the year. Sixty-two people died and 45 were injured.
These crashes account for about 7% of all traffic crashes in the city. The traffic police division has increased patrols, inspections and enforcement.
During the first ten months of 2026, traffic police detected and recorded 150,000 cases of illegal stopping and parking. About 81,000 were handled directly, while the rest were processed through camera-based fines.
Hoàn said the division would continue enforcing stopping and parking rules, including through camera-based fines.
What should drivers know when entering central Ho Chi Minh City?
Hoàn advised drivers, especially passenger transport operators, to learn the stopping and parking rules in their destination area before travelling there.
Checking permitted locations in advance can help drivers avoid searching for a space after arriving and reduce the risk of a violation.
Residents are encouraged to use congestion warning apps to choose routes and avoid areas with difficult traffic conditions.
The traffic police division also called on businesses, drivers and residents to submit suggestions about traffic arrangements.
Those suggestions will help authorities study changes, including stopping and parking spaces, to meet residents' travel needs and maintain road safety.
Sources: Thanh Niên
