On the afternoon of February 21st, a car crashed into several motorbikes that were stopped at a red light on Le Hong Phong Street, Hai An Ward, Hai Phong City, resulting in two people being hospitalized for emergency treatment.
The Traffic Police Department stated that using a phone while waiting at a red light is not punishable, but advised people not to use their phones while driving.
Every time I stop at a red light, I instinctively turn around to see if anyone behind me looks aggressive or intimidating, because I've been yelled at and threatened with violence several times for not going through.
For the first time, traffic lights have been installed flush with the sidewalk, making it easier for pedestrians to cross the road in some central streets of Ho Chi Minh City.
From January 1st, 2025, Decree 168/2024/ND-CP officially comes into effect, clearly stipulating penalties for the act of stopping a car outside of the designated lane markings at traffic lights.
When stopping at a red light, if a vehicle crosses the line or stops beyond the line but hasn't passed the traffic light pole, will the driver be fined?
The group of reckless drivers who crashed into and killed a 27-year-old woman have been brought to trial on two charges: Violating regulations on road traffic participation and Disturbing public order.
Even though it was late at night and traffic was sparse, many people in Hanoi still strictly obeyed the traffic rules by stopping at red lights at intersections.
After one month of implementing Decree 168, people's awareness of traffic laws has improved, and everyone is complying with waiting at red lights even when there are no traffic police officers present.
According to the leaders of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport, the reason for the traffic congestion over the past few days is due to the end of the year, increased travel demand, and numerous festivals and events taking place.
Mr. Tran Huu Bao, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Transport, explained why at some intersections the red light lasts up to 120 seconds while the green light only lasts 20 seconds.
Crowds poured into the streets after the Vietnamese national team's victory in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2024 final, but everyone respectfully obeyed traffic lights and waited patiently.
Hoan Kiem District Police have initiated legal proceedings against 20 defendants in connection with the case where a group of reckless drivers fatally struck a woman waiting at a red light at the intersection of Tran Hung Dao and Ba Trieu streets.
To avoid penalties and the risk of accidents when stopping at red lights, drivers need to stop at the right time, in the right lane, and in the designated area.
Using the brakes, accelerating, stopping frequently due to traffic jams and red lights, and driving slowly causes cars to consume more fuel in the city than on the highway.
A female driver, operating a four-seater car on Nguyen Van Troi Street heading towards Bai Truoc Beach (Vung Tau City), crashed into a series of motorbikes that were stopped at a red light.
A passenger bus carrying workers crashed head-on into a series of motorcycles traveling on National Highway 1 (Long An province), killing one person on the spot and injuring several others.
Running a red light not only violates traffic laws but can also cause accidents, so the penalties for failing to comply with traffic signals are regulated in detail and strictly.
The woman, who was riding a motorbike and stopped at a red light, was suddenly struck by a car with license plate 51D-299.98 traveling in the same direction, and died instantly at the scene.
The truck, bearing license plate 54Z1-1334, sped towards the intersection and crashed into vehicles stopped at a red light. The driver then fled the scene.
The question of how much the fine is for stopping at a red light in the wrong lane is a matter of concern for many people, and here is some information to answer that question.
In what situations are drivers allowed to turn right at a red light, in what situations are they not allowed to turn right, and what are the penalties?