Stiffer traffic fines issuedVietNamNet Bridge – Stiffer penalties for more than 100 traffic violations take effect this month, generating much public attention. A new Government decree regarding fines for traffic violations, which took effect yesterday, issues stiffer penalties for more than 100 types of violations. The labour ministry also issued a circular adding categories of work that require strict labour safety and hygiene. Deputy Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee Khuat Viet Hung said the higher fines are directed at violations that are major causes of traffic accidents or threaten road safety. Under the decree, vehicles that run yellow traffic lights will receive a fine similar to one imposed for running red signals.

Source: VietNamNet News August 02, 2016 08:23 UTC