Cameras recorded 9,755 traffic violations in central Ho Chi Minh City since the start of the year. A total of 6,442 violators have not complied with the fines.
On October 14, police said the Ben Thanh traffic police team, part of Ho Chi Minh City's traffic police department, had stepped up the handling of camera-recorded violations alongside patrols and direct checks to maintain road order and safety.
Using surveillance cameras and specialized technical equipment, officers recorded violations including stopping or parking where signs prohibit it, failing to obey traffic lights, using a phone while driving, and riding on sidewalks.
According to Ho Chi Minh City's traffic police department, the Ben Thanh team recorded 9,755 camera-detected violations from the start of the year through October 12. They included 9,017 cases involving cars and 738 involving two-wheeled motorcycles.
Of those cases, 3,313 people complied with the fine decisions, or 33.96%. Another 6,442, or 66.04%, had not done so. The authorities notified the organizations and individuals concerned about the outstanding cases and sent vehicle information to the vehicle registration agency so warnings could be added as required.
Police said that improper stopping and parking can obstruct traffic, while failing to obey traffic lights increases the risk of collisions. Using a phone while driving affects a driver's ability to observe the road and respond to situations. Riding on sidewalks also creates a safety risk for pedestrians.
After verifying information about the vehicle and the people involved, police will send a notice and handle the case under the applicable rules. Residents have the right to view the images and results documenting the violation and to provide an explanation in accordance with the law.
In addition to surveillance-camera data, traffic police accept images and videos submitted by residents through VNeID and VNeTraffic, as well as reports published in the press and on the internet. The information helps identify vehicles, people involved and the violation, particularly in crashes where a vehicle left the scene.
Ho Chi Minh City's traffic police encouraged residents to submit information and images of violations through the designated channels. The department said this could support compliance with the law and safer roads.
Sources: Dân Trí
