On October 29, the Ban Co traffic police team under the Ho Chi Minh City police traffic division warned that crossing roads outside designated places, failing to pay attention and climbing over a median barrier increase the risk of serious crashes.
The Ban Co traffic police team said that several crashes linked to pedestrian violations had recently occurred in the area, with serious consequences.
On August 16, a crash linked to a pedestrian violation occurred on Ly Thuong Kiet Street in Minh Phung Ward. One person died and another was injured.
On October 22, a crash linked to a pedestrian violation occurred on Su Van Hanh Street in Hoa Hung Ward, killing one person.
Near the entrance to Children's Hospital No. 1 on Ly Thai To Street, traffic police continue to record pedestrians ignoring the designated crossing and climbing over the median barrier, although a safe crossing is nearby.
Traffic police said random road crossings put pedestrians at risk of being hit and force drivers to brake hard or change direction suddenly, which can lead to chain-reaction crashes.
How much can pedestrians be fined for crossing roads illegally?
The Ban Co traffic police team will work with ward police to increase public education, inspections and enforcement against pedestrians who violate traffic safety rules.
Traffic police will also review areas with heavy pedestrian traffic with road management agencies and propose adding crossings and suitable speed-reduction markings.
Under Point a, Clause 1, Article 10 of Decree 168/2024, pedestrians can be fined from VND 150,000 to VND 250,000 for crossing outside designated places or climbing over a median barrier.
If the violation causes consequences that meet the elements of a criminal offence, the violator may also face criminal liability under the law.
Traffic police recommend crossing at pedestrian markings, footbridges or underpasses, obeying traffic signals and looking carefully in all directions before crossing.
Where there are no traffic lights, pedestrians should use hand signals. They should not climb over median barriers, use phones or wear earphones while crossing.
Traffic police stressed that illegal road crossings can result in a fine and directly threaten the lives of the violator and other road users.
Sources: Thanh Niên
