Types of stopping and parking cars that are likely to get towed and fined
(Baonghean.vn) - Along with the campaign to reclaim sidewalks for pedestrians, Vinh City authorities are handling cases of illegal parking and stopping. According to Decree 46 on administrative penalties in the field of road traffic (effective from August 1, 2016), the following types of illegal parking and stopping will be punished:penalty:
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Stopping or parking in the opposite direction of traffic will be fined from 300,000 - 400,000 VND. Photo: Nguyen Nguyen |
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Stopping or parking a vehicle in an area with painted lines for cars (fine of 300,000 - 400,000 VND). Photo: Nguyen Nguyen |
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Stopping or parking not close to the curb or sidewalk, exceeding 25cm - fined from 300,000 - 400,000 VND. Photo: Nguyen Nguyen |
At the same time, according to Decree 46-CP,administrative sanctions in the field of road traffic,The following parking violations will be handled according to the fine range from 300,000 - 400,000 VND: - Park on a slope without chocking the wheels - Stopping or parking on a drainage manhole - Stop and park on the pedestrian priority lane - Stop where there is a sign prohibiting stopping or parking. - Stop on the bus lane - Stop not close to the curb or sidewalk in the direction of travel. - Use of unlicensed priority signaling equipment |
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In April 2017, Vinh City authorities towed and fined hundreds of cars for illegally stopping and parking. Photo: PV |
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Stopping or parking a car at an intersection or at the entrance to an agency or unit within 5 meters of the edge of the intersection - fined from 600,000 - 800,000 VND. Photo: Nguyen Nguyen |
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Parking or stopping on the sidewalk in violation of regulations, affecting pedestrians, can be fined from 600,000 - 800,000 VND. Photo: Nguyen Nguyen |
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This type of stopping, if it affects the sidewalk of pedestrians, can also be fined from 600,000 VND to 800,000 VND. Photo: Nguyen Nguyen |
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Stopping or parking on a curve, blocking visibility, and affecting traffic like this will also be subject to a fine of 600,000 VND to 800,000 VND. Photo: Nguyen Nguyen |
In addition, according to Decree 46-CP, administrative penalties in the field of road traffic, the following parking violations will be handled according to the fine range from 600,000 - 800,000 VND: - Stop and park within the safety range of the railway - Stop or park on the left side of a one-way street or curved road - Stop and park on bridges and under overpasses - Stop and park at bus stops - Stopping or parking in a way that obscures the sign - Stop, park parallel to other vehicles |
Also according to Decree 46-CP, automobiles ifdriving on the sidewalk (except when driving across the sidewalk to enter a house);Stopping, parking, or turning the car in violation of regulations, causing traffic congestion, will be punished.fine from 800,000 VND to 1,200,000 VND.
For the above violations, if the above vehicles cause traffic accidents, additional penalties will be applied:Driver's license revocation for 2-4 months
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