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Many vehicles driving in the wrong lane on Ben Thuy 1 bridge

Quang An DNUM_BIZACZCACF 08:50

Although Ben Thuy 1 Bridge has regulations for the middle lane for cars and the two sides of the bridge for motorbikes and non-motorized vehicles, in reality many vehicles still drive in the wrong lane.

Ben Thuy 1 Bridge crosses the Lam River connecting Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces. Every day, the volume of cars, motorbikes, and non-motorized vehicles... passing through the bridge is very large.

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According to regulations, cars travel in the 2 lanes in the middle of the bridge, while motorbikes and rudimentary vehicles travel in the 2 lanes outside Ben Thuy 1 bridge. Photo: QA

Previously, due to motorbikes sharing lanes with cars, many serious accidents occurred on the bridge, causing many casualties. To ensure traffic safety, the authorities have installed signs separating motorbikes and cars at both ends of the bridge. Specifically, motorbikes and non-motorized vehicles circulate on the two roads on the sides of the bridge, while cars are allowed to circulate in the two lanes in the middle of the bridge.

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The situation of motorbikes entering the car lane has been quite common in recent times. Photo: QA

However, according to the reporter's records, since the beginning of the year, the situation of people driving in the wrong lane on Ben Thuy 1 Bridge has been quite common. Especially motorbikes and rudimentary vehicles often enter the lane reserved for cars, potentially causing traffic jams and accidents.

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People carrying bulky goods go in the wrong lane on Ben Thuy 1 bridge. Photo: QA

Mr. Le Van Trung from Nghi Xuan district, Ha Tinh province, who works in Vinh city, said: I often go through Ben Thuy 1 bridge and witness many motorbikes mistakenly driving into the car lane, causing chaotic traffic; many vehicles also tow bulky goods, crossing the opposite lane, forcing car drivers to brake suddenly.

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Driving in the wrong lane will be punished according to regulations. Photo: QA

According to research, there are some cases of going in the wrong lane on Ben Thuy 1 Bridge because it is the first time and they are confused, or they do not pay attention to the signs at the beginning of the bridge. However, there are many cases of deliberately going in the wrong lane, causing traffic safety problems.

A representative of the Traffic Police Team, Vinh City Police, said that the unit will increase inspections and coordinate with the Traffic Police Team, Nghi Xuan District Police (Ha Tinh) to handle cases of intentionally driving in the wrong lane on Ben Thuy 1 Bridge.

It is known that not only motorbikes drive in the wrong lane on Ben Thuy 1 Bridge, but there have also been cases of cars making U-turns on this bridge in the past and they have been strictly handled according to regulations.

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Even though there are prohibition signs at the bridgehead, many people still violate them. Photo: QA

According to the sign at the beginning of the bridge, the fine for motorbikes driving in the wrong lane is from 200,000 to 400,000 VND, according to point g, clause 4, article 6 of Decree 171/2013.

However, according to point d, clause 3, article 7 of Decree 168/2024 effective from January 1, 2025, the fine for driving in the wrong lane for motorbikes has increased, from 600,000 - 800,000 VND. Therefore, traffic participants need to pay attention to observe and drive in the correct lane to ensure safety as well as avoid being fined. In addition, the authorities need to update the fine on the signs so that people can clearly understand.

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