Is there a penalty for encroaching on the road to dry rice and straw? According to Clause 3, Article 8 of the 2008 Road Traffic Law, "illegal use of roads, sidewalks, and pavements" is prohibited. Section d, Clause 2, Article 35 of this Law also prohibits drying rice, paddy, straw, agricultural products, or leaving other objects on the road; According to the regulations just cited, the act of encroaching on sidewalks, roadsides, and roadsides to dry rice, straw, stubble, etc. is a violation of traffic safety laws. Depending on the level of danger and consequences caused, violators may be subject to administrative sanctions or criminal prosecution. - Regarding administrative sanctions: According to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 11 of Decree 171/2013/ND-CP dated November 13, 2013, individuals and organizations that "dry rice, paddy, straw, stubble, agricultural, forestry and seafood products on the road" may be fined from 100,000 to 400,000 VND. - Regarding criminal handling: In case of violations that cause damage to life or serious damage to the health or property of others, the violator may be prosecuted for criminal liability for "Crime of obstructing road traffic" according to the provisions of Article 203 of the Penal Code 1999 (amended and supplemented in 2009) with penalties of a fine from 5 million to 30 million VND, non-custodial reform for up to 2 years or imprisonment from 3 months to 3 years. If the consequences are very serious or especially serious, the highest penalty can be up to 10 years in prison. In addition, those who occupy the road to dry agricultural products and cause accidents are also responsible for civil compensation for damages to the life and health of the victims. |
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