Vinh City Police fined 57 cases of violating Directive 16

Vinh City is implementing Directive 16 to prevent and controlCovid-19 epidemicHowever, in the city, there are still cases of people leaving their homes when not really necessary, without documents proving the reason or job when leaving the house.

Traffic Police - Order Team, Vinh City Police handle cases of unnecessary going out. Photo: QA

On August 18, the peak day of handling violations of Directive 16 in Vinh City, the City Police divided their forces into many groups to patrol and control the roads and crowded places.

The authorities have issued fines to 57 cases of unnecessary going out without providing a reason and valid documents, with a total fine of 113 million VND. The violating vehicles were temporarily detained according to regulations.

Besides punishment,Vinh City Policealso reminded more than 100 people and asked them to strictly comply with epidemic prevention regulations according to Directive 16.

Authorities from wards and communes simultaneously launched a campaign to check pedestrians. Photo: QA

On August 18, wards and communes also simultaneously launched a campaign to punish many cases of unnecessary going out such as walking, exercising... Specifically, Ha Huy Tap ward fined 5 cases with a total fine of 10 million VND, Nghi Phu commune 7 cases with a total fine of 14 million VND, Hung Loc commune 4 cases with a total fine of 6 million VND, Hung Binh ward 2 cases with a total fine of 4 million VND...

Point a, Clause 1, Article 12, Decree 117 clearly stipulates: "Failure to take personal protective measures for people participating in epidemic prevention and control and people at risk of contracting the epidemic according to the instructions of health authorities" will be subject to a fine of 1 - 3 million VND.