Heavy fines fail to stop litteringVietNamNet Bridge – Regulations imposing heavy fines of up to VND7 million (US$301) on those who litter in public areas have been in effect for a year-and-a-half, but the number of violators who have been discovered and fined remains modest, so most city dwellers are indifferent to the fines. Heavy fines for those who litter in public areas have been put into effect for more than a year. The Hoan Kiem District People’s Committee estimates that in the first six months of this year, the committee has fined 171 people for littering with total fines of VND780 million ($33,540). A representative of Thanh Xuan District People’s Committee said the committee faced the same difficulties in imposing fines. Dang Hong Thai, vice chairman of Thanh Xuan District’s People’s Committee, said that the committee has worked with the youth union and women’s union to strengthen inspections and crack down on littering.

Source: VietNamNet News July 31, 2018 05:15 UTC