Driving on the sidewalk, the driver was surprised by the fine of 5 million VND

Nguyên Chân |

HCMC - On the second day of Decree 168 officially taking effect, many drivers who were fined by traffic police were still surprised by the new fine.

On the morning of January 2, Tan Son Nhat Traffic Police Team, Traffic Police Department of Ho Chi Minh City Police set up checkpoints, inspected and handled violations of the Road Traffic Law at the intersection of Cong Hoa - Ut Tich (Tan Binh District).

During the time of setting up the checkpoint, the Team focuses on handling violations such as: not obeying traffic lights, driving in the wrong direction, driving on the sidewalk... These are violations with increased administrative penalties according to Decree 168.

At around 9:00 a.m., the traffic police discovered Mr. H.M.T (born in 1995) driving on the sidewalk, so they stopped the vehicle for inspection and issued an administrative fine.

CSGT lap bien ban xu phat anh T voi loi dieu khien xe tren via he. Anh: Nguyen Chan
Traffic police wrote a ticket to fine Mr. T for driving on the sidewalk. Photo: Nguyen Chan

According to Decree 168, for this violation, Mr. T will be fined 4-6 million VND (previously the fine was 400,000-600,000 VND), and have 2 points deducted from his driver's license.

When the traffic police announced the fine according to the new regulations, Mr. T was surprised. Mr. T said that he had not known that the new fine was so high.

"This fine is equivalent to half of my monthly income. After today, I will be more careful and not dare to violate it again," said Mr. T.

Anh T ky vao bien ban vi pham. Anh: Nguyen Chan
Mr. T signed the violation report. Photo: Nguyen Chan

Another case is Mr. H.V.H (born in 1990) driving in the wrong direction on Cong Hoa street.

"I wasn't paying attention so I went too far, when I turned around, I ended up going the wrong way, it wasn't intentional. The new fine is too high, one violation is something you'll never forget, in the future you'll drive more carefully," Mr. H explained.

For this violation, Mr. H was fined 4-6 million VND (previously 1-2 million VND) and had 2 points deducted from his driver's license.

CSGT moi anh H vao lam viec. Anh: Nguyen Chan
Traffic police invited Mr. H to work. Photo: Nguyen Chan
Nguoi vi pham bat ngo khi biet ve muc phat moi theo Nghi dinh 168. Anh: Nguyen Chan
Violators were surprised to learn about the new fines under Decree 168. Photo: Nguyen Chan

Also during the checkpoint, the traffic police discovered another case of Mr. N.P.T (born in 1977) driving a vehicle carrying goods with the license plate obscured.

For this violation, he was fined from 300,000 to 400,000 VND.

Anh: Nguyen Chan
In case a driver driving a vehicle carrying goods with the license plate obscured is discovered by the traffic police, a report will be made. Photo: Nguyen Chan
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