On June 19, Chinese media simultaneously reported on actor and singer Hoang Tu Thao being administratively sanctioned for violating road traffic regulations.
The incident originated from images spread on social networks, recording the scene of Hoang Tu Thao driving a black Lamborghini convertible supercar to dinner with his wife Tu Nghe Duong. Notably, the car was parked on the lane for engineless vehicles in the Chaoyang district, Beijing.
According to published information, the parking location is in an area with no stopping and no parking signs. After the image appeared on social networks, Beijing traffic police proceeded to verify and work with the vehicle owner.
The inspection results showed that Hoang Tu Thao violated many errors at the same time. In addition to parking in violation of regulations and not complying with the no-parking sign, the Lamborghini was also found to have changed its paint color but had not completed the registration procedures for adjustment according to regulations.
Announcements from functional agencies said that the male artist has complied with the penalty decision and completed the related procedures.
Immediately after the incident attracted attention, Hoang Tu Thao's management company issued an apology notice. The male artist's representative said that he seriously received opinions from public opinion, and admitted errors in complying with traffic regulations.
The company explained that the car's paint color information has not been updated due to negligence in the process of handling administrative procedures. However, this explanation still creates many mixed opinions on online forums.
Many viewers believe that whether they are celebrities or ordinary citizens, all individuals must comply with the law equally. Many opinions believe that parking in the lane for engineless vehicles can affect traffic and potentially pose a risk of traffic unsafety.
The incident received even more attention when Hoang Tu Thao had previously spoken out many times about privacy and the responsibility of those around them to behave towards celebrities. Therefore, a part of netizens believe that artists also need to become role models in complying with public regulations.
In recent years, Hoang Tu Thao has often become the focus of debates on social networks. Besides artistic activities, his name has appeared many times in the media for his frank statements or off-topic incidents.
Although this penalty is not considered too serious, the incident is still a reminder to artists about the social responsibility of public figures. In the context of strong social network development, every action of celebrities can create a major impact, especially on young fans.
