A female driver was just fined 5.9 million VND and had her driver's license deducted 6 points by the Traffic Police force for letting a young child stick their head out the sun when the car was traveling on the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway.
In addition to letting children stick their heads out of the sunroof while the car was running, the female driver also carried people without seat belts at locations equipped with seat belts.
This can be considered a very "silly" mistake. Because any adult can recognize the level of danger when letting a child stick their head, hands or part of their body out of a car running at high speed.
Especially on highways, unexpected situations can occur at any time. Just a sudden brake, a steering to avoid obstacles or a small collision can also cause children to hit their heads against the door, be thrown out of the car or suffer serious injuries.
The consequence, if it happens, will not only make the driver responsible before the law but may also become a lifelong regret.
The sunroof is designed to get light, ventilation and create a feeling of ventilation for the car compartment. It is not a place for children to stand up, poke their heads out to admire the scenery, film or take pictures.
But in reality, it is not difficult to see images of children sticking their heads out through the sunlight when the car is running. Some adults even see this as an interesting experience, catering to children's preferences or actively recording images and posting them on social networks.
That leniency is often justified by the thought that the car only runs a short distance, the road is deserted, or the driver still controls the situation.
But traffic accidents are unannounced and do not leave a chance to correct mistakes for subjective people.
Notably, in this case, dangerous behavior occurred right on the highway. People who do not fasten their seat belts also show that the principles of protecting people sitting in the car have not been fully implemented.
When carrying children, the responsibility of adults is not only to control the vehicle according to the law. Adults must also arrange for children to sit in the right position, fasten seat belts, use appropriate protective equipment and prevent acts that may cause danger.
Young children may be hyperactive, curious, or not fully aware of risks. Therefore, it is impossible to blame children. The responsibility entirely lies with adults, first of all the driver.
The fine of 5.9 million VND and the deduction of 6 points from the driver's license are necessary warnings. The fact that the Traffic Police force discovered the act from images on social networks also shows that traffic violations are no longer easily ignored just because they have not been directly detected on the road.
However, what traffic participants need to fear is not only the fine or deducted driver's license points. The most frightening thing is paying the price with the health, even the life of a child for a moment of indulgence or carelessness from adults.
Loving children is not about meeting all hobbies. In situations related to safety, loving is first of all knowing how to say "no" to dangerous behavior.
